Crossing Guard Appreciation

Waterloo Region Crossing Guard of the Year

Nominations open from April 7 – May 15 2026

STSWR’s seven municipal partners have come together to support a Crossing Guard of the Year program with nominations open from April 7 to May 15, 2026. The best of the best will be chosen by committee after evaluating nominations and consulting with crossing guard supervisors across the region.

The winning guard gets bragging rights, a custom Yeti mug proclaiming their award, and a Tim Horton’s gift card to fill that mug up.

The way it works:

Anyone can nominate an outstanding Crossing Guard they know, using the link below by Friday May 15 at midnight.

Click here to nominate your crossing guard!

Nominations will be considered along with information from crossing guard supervisors by a selection committee and shortlisted during Crossing Guard Appreciation week.

A winner will be announced on June 13 2026!

Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

June 1-5, 2026

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is a five-day province-wide event that honours School Crossing Guards for the essential protection they provide in our communities. STSWR is working with area Townships and Cities to create a heightened awareness of our hometown heroes because they help to make active travel an easier choice for Waterloo region families.

Nominations for Crossing Guard of the Year are open from April 7 – May 15, 2026. One guard from the nominations collected in the spring will be selected and recognized as Crossing Guard of the Year during School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week.

Use the resources below to show your guard you care, and regard the laws & guidelines that keep them – and children – out of danger!

Unsure if your area has a crossing guard? Click here to view municipal crossing guards and where to find them!

Ideas to Say Thanks! to Your Crossing Guard

Families

• Thank your Crossing Guard with a heartfelt greeting one day this week.
• Print the card of your choice from the selection below, add a personal message or an artistic touch, and share it with them on the way to school.
  • Crossing Guard Thank You Card (English & French) for printing PDF
• Make your own card! Tell them why they mean so much to you.
• Bake them something sweet.
• Give them a flower.