Empower Simcoe is proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of the 2026 Empower Simcoe Inclusion Excellence Award, in partnership with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB).
These inspiring students and educators have demonstrated exceptional leadership in building inclusive school communities – places where diversity is celebrated, understanding of disabilities is strengthened, and every individual is supported to thrive. Through their compassion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to inclusion, they are making a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.
“This year’s Empower Simcoe Inclusion Excellence Award recipients truly reflect the values of inclusion, equity, and excellence,” says Dr. Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer of Empower Simcoe. “Their dedication to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and their families makes them most deserving of this honour. We are proud to celebrate their impact and leadership in inclusive education.”
