Movers, shakers, community builders. Artists, entrepreneurs, difference-makers. Ground-breakers, champions, innovators. Among us shine the finest and brightest examples of the success of public education. In every corner of the city, across the country and beyond, Calgary Board of Education alumni make a lasting impact on our community.
CBE is proud of their alumni, and we want to share their stories! Help us find the people who live our beliefs – that a strong public education system is the foundation of our society, and the legacy of learning we create makes a world of difference for us all.
Since 2002, EducationMatters has administered the CBE Board of Trustees Distinguished Alumni Program. In the past 19 years, recipients have included Olympians, philanthropists, politicians, doctors and others who have made an impact on the lives of Albertans, and who exemplify the CBE Results.
The CBE Distinguished Alumni Awards were the catalyst for the creation of EducationMatters’ Emerging Leaders fund. Student leadership opportunities, civic engagement initiatives and post-secondary student awards are among the projects supported through this fund.
The CBE Legacy Award is a fresh take on recognizing the achievements of CBE alumni. Success at the CBE is highly personal, with each student defining how they learn best and our teachers working to recognize the unique talents and gifts of each student. We want to acknowledge the individuals who continue this work, who use their unique talents to make our world better, the former students who are our legacy. CBE alumni have left their mark across all industries and communities, and we can’t wait to recognize them.
Awards are presented at several public board meetings throughout the year. All award nominations will be reviewed and award recipients will be selected by the CBE Legacy Award Committee.
For information on the award, including the nomination process, please visit the CBE’s website.
2020: Dr. Freda Miller
2019: Geoff & Bob Snider and Gordon Hoffman
2018: Dr. Rupinder Toor, Monique Sullivan, Andrew Hall & Jeremy Bryant, and David Stevenson
2017: Akeem Haynes and Robert Thirsk
2016: Marguerite Trussler and Manmeet Singh Bhullar
2014-15: Dr. Gerald Hankins, Mr. George Brookman, & Ms. Kaillie Humphries
2013-14: Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Stephanie Felesky
2012: Mr. Paul Brandt, Mr. George Gosbee, & Mr. Quincy Smith
2011: Mrs. Peggy Valentine (posthumously) & Master Corporal (Ret) Paul Franklin
2010: Mr. Doug Mitchell, AOE, QC
2009: Mr. Steve Allan
2008: Ms. Joanne Cuthbertson & Mr. Charlie Fischer
2007: Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Hess & Mr. Allan Markin
2006: Dr. Martha Cohen, CM
2005: The Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
2004: Mr. Jim Dinning
2003: Mrs. Marg Southern
2002: Mr. Peter Lougheed
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