Today at 3:30 p.m. there will be an award presentation ceremony at the Confederation Building, St. John’s for teachers.

Premier Andrew Furey and Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell will present the Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister’s Award for Compassion in Teaching.

The Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation recognizes primary, elementary or secondary teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to preparing their students for future success.

The Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching recognizes inspirational and compassionate teachers at the primary, elementary or secondary level who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting the social, emotional and mental health of their students, colleagues or school community as a whole.