The ABEA presents the annual Leaders in Literacy Awards at our annual Leaders in Literacy Event in June.
Nominations are open from February 1st to April 15th each year.
Award Descriptions and Current Winners
The Lynne Livingstone Memorial Award
This award is presented by the staff of ABEA in memory of a friend and dedicated supporter of the Adult Basic Education Association. This award will be given to those who exemplify the dedication, support and caring nature of Lynne Livingstone.
More information about the Lynne Livingstone Memorial Award
2025 Recipient – City School by Mohawk
The Kim Brooks Memorial Lifelong Learning Award (sponsored by friends of ABEA)
This award is in memory of an outstanding supporter of lifelong learning and a friend of ABEA. This award is open to anyone 18 years and older, living in the city of Hamilton, or to any agency/business working within Hamilton, who has a long and outstanding commitment to lifelong learning and has been
- involved in lifelong learning as a participant, or
- a driving force of lifelong learning programs in the workplace, or
- the driving force of lifelong learning programs for the public
More information about the Kim Brooks Memorial Lifelong Learning Award
2025 Recipient – Anita Silva
The Hamilton Spectator Adult Literacy Learner Award
This award celebrates the achievements of adult learners who exemplify the spirit of lifelong learning. These learners must be 19 years of age or older and meet one of the following criteria
- a current learner who shows commitment, leadership and success in moving towards their goal
- a former learner who has shown success since leaving the program
- a group of current learners who show commitment leadership and success as a group
Each Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program in Hamilton can nominate one learner. All learners will be recognized at the Leaders in Literacy Breakfast.
2025 Recipients
Antonio Mercado, Continuing Education, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Jennifer Anger, Hamilton Literacy Council
Peter Suwala, Mohawk College, Deaf Empowerment Program
Roxanne Miller, Native Learning Centre at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Tamara Robertson-Almeida, Conestoga College, Academic Upgrading
The Excellence in Adult Education Practitioner Award (formerly The Excellence in Adult Teaching Award) (sponsored by friends of ABEA)
This award is given in recognition of outstanding commitment and dedication by a paid practitioner in the field of adult Literacy and Basic Skills within Hamilton.
2025 Recipients – Sarah Silva
The CIBC Murphy Investment Group Individual Early Literacy Education Award
This award was established in 2006 to recognize excellence by an individual involved in early literacy education (ages 0-6).
2025 Recipient – Heather Bruno
The Agency Early Literacy Education Award (sponsored by Affiliated Services for Children and Youth)
This award was established in 2006 to recognize excellence by an agency involved in early literacy education (ages 0-6).
2025 Recipient – La garderie Le petit navire
