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2025 ECC Educator & Supervisor/Director of the Year Awards!
Recognizing the Heart of Early Learning
Now in its third exciting year, The Early Childhood Coach is proud to continue celebrating the educators and leaders who are shaping the future of early childhood education. Whether you're working directly with children or guiding a team behind the scenes, this is your moment to shine a spotlight on someone extraordinary.
Let’s come together to honour the professionals who lead with care, show up with purpose, and inspire meaningful change every day.
About the Awards
The ECC Educator of the Year and ECC Supervisor/Director of the Year Awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond in their roles — bringing joy, leadership, and dedication into their daily practice and creating positive ripple effects in their programs and communities.
What Makes This Year Special?
- This marks our third year celebrating early learning excellence across North America!
- Winners will be featured live at the 2026 ECC Virtual Summit, where they’ll be interviewed and celebrated in front of our growing professional learning community.
- A unique opportunity to share your story, voice, and impact on a national stage!
Who Can Be Nominated?
The ECC Educator of the Year and ECC Supervisor/Director of the Year Awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond in their roles — bringing joy, leadership, and dedication into their daily practice and creating positive ripple effects in their programs and communities.
We’re recognizing two categories of changemakers:
ECC Educator of the Year
Nominate an educator who:
- Works directly with children in a licensed early years setting
- Demonstrates creativity, care, and professionalism in their daily practice
- Builds strong relationships with children, families, and teams
ECC Supervisor/Director of the Year
Nominate a leader who:
- Serves as a current supervisor, director, or program lead in a licensed early years program
- Models strong, inclusive leadership that uplifts both educators and children
- Builds a culture of growth, trust, and excellence in their organization
Nomination Guidelines
- Nominee must work in a licensed early childhood program in Canada or the U.S.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in their current role
- Nominees can be nominated by colleagues, team members, families, or community partners (no self-nominations please)
- Nominees must
consent to their nomination and agree to participate in the ECC Virtual Summit 2026 if selected
What's the Process?
Nominate
Submit your nomination by the deadline. Tell us who they are, what they do, and why they stand out in the world of early childhood education.
Review & Selection
Our expert panel of ECE Community Advisors and CEO will review all nominations and select the finalists and winners based on their dedication, innovation, and impact (plus the number of nominations).
Celebrate & Spotlight
Winners will be contacted via email and formally announced. They will also be featured in a live interview during the 2026 ECC Virtual Summit, where they’ll share their ECE journey with the broader community.
Winners Recieve
- A custom ECC Award Plaque delivered to their workplace (with employer permission) or home
- A featured spotlight at the 2026 ECC Virtual Summit
- Recognition on ECC’s social media, blog, and newsletter
- A chance to share their story and inspire thousands of early childhood professionals
- Winners will be asked to take a photo with their award, which will be shared on our platforms to celebrate their achievement and spread the joy with the wider ECE community
Meet Our 2023 & 2024 Winners!
We’re proud to recognize the incredible individuals who were honoured in past years. Get inspired by their stories and the impact they continue to make in their communities:
Shaza Asanovski
2023 ECC Supervisor of the Year
Charmaine Clark
2023 ECC Educator of the Year
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Nadia Nazeer
2024 ECC Supervisor of the Year
Tishia Tymofie
2024 ECC Educator of the Year
Nominate Someone Amazing!
Help us recognize the passionate educators and empowering leaders who are making early childhood programs stronger, brighter, and more impactful — one child and one team at a time.
Have any questions?
Reach out to us at
info@anishatheecc.com.
Let’s keep celebrating the heartbeat of early childhood education — our people.