(Fort McMurray, AB - October 1st, 2025) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) recently hosted its tenth annual Partners in Education event, celebrating and honouring the invaluable contributions of over 100 distinguished partners who have enhanced the quality of education offered in the Division. This prestigious event was a memorable night of gratitude, appreciation, and recognition of the dedicated support and generosity of supporters, donors, volunteers, and community partners.
FMPSD greatly values all its partners’ contributions and recognises their pivotal role in ensuring the Division’s daily success. The partnership between students, staff, the Board of Trustees, Parents/Guardians, and the broader community helps create a positive and thriving environment in the Division, promoting academic excellence, visual and performing arts, athletics, and a range of other extracurricular activities.
FMPSD remains committed to providing the best possible educational experience for students, and the Division’s partners are instrumental in helping to achieve this goal. Year after year, the Partners in Education event marks a renewed commitment to continued collaboration, growth, and success. We look forward to achieving even more significant milestones together with our partners.
Full Award List (2024/2025):
Community Volunteer Partner of the Year (2024) - Mellanie Shelley
Community Volunteer Coach Partner of the Year (2025) - Jenni Watson
Community Program Leader Partner of the Year (2025) - Andrea Munro
School Council Member Partner of the Year (2024) - Marie McKay
Parent Association Member Partner of the Year (2024) - Hope Martin
School Council Member Partner of the Year (2025) - Donal O’Connor
School Council Partner of the Year (2024) - Fort McMurray Christian School Council
School Society Partner of the Year (2025) - Walter & Gladys Hill Friends of Ravens Society
Social Profit Partner of the Year (2024) - YMCA of Northern Alberta
Social Profit Partner of the Year (2025) - Classroom Champions
Community Initiative Partner of the Year - Leroy & Britney Penney
Promoter of the Year (2024) - Crystal Perry
Promoter of the Year (2025) - Rose Brophy
Media Partner of the Year - Ryan McNally from Harvard Media
Small Business Partner of the Year (2024) - True North Automotive
Small Business Partner of the Year (2025) - Yudelmo’s Grab n Go Kitchen
Medium Business Partner of the Year - Stratford Homes & Contracting
Large Business Partner of the Year (2024) - Flint Corp
Large Business Partner of the Year (2025) - Athabasca Oil Corporation
Division Championship Partner of the Year - Wendy Hill
Division Ambassador of the Year - Alison McKay
Board of Trustees Commitment to Excellence Award - Kinsmen of Fort McMurray
Click here for a full photo gallery from the event.
For additional information, contact:
Momin Syed
Communications Coordinator
Fort McMurray Public School Division
780-788-8009
communications@fmpsd.ab.ca
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