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Local Educators Recognized With Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education

  • Oct 27, 2023
  • Aaron Callaghan

Congratulations are extended to local educators Davy Dosanjh of Caledonia Secondary School, and Melanie Millar and Glenn Barr (retired) of New Hazelton Elementary School, on being recognized at this year's Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education.  Davy, Melanie and Glenn were among 34 of BC's finest recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of learners.

Davy Dosanjh, nominated by colleague Patsy Chant, was a recipient in the School Leadership category, while Melanie Millar and Glenn Barr, nominated by colleague Jan Thorburn, were recipients in the Outstanding Team Collaboration category.

Davy and Melanie were on hand at Government House in Victoria on Thursday October 26 to receive their awards, presented by Premier David Eby, Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, and Education and Child Care Minister Rachna Singh. 

Again, congratulations to Davy, Melanie and Glenn on this accomplishment. We are all so proud of you! 

Learn more about this year's recipients, including personalized videos of Davy, Melanie and Glenn, on the BC Government website at:

Award Recipients of the Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)