Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard

Our national contest honouring the best crossing guards in Canada returns in fall 2024, with nominations open Sept. 23 to Nov. 1, thanks to our exclusive road-safety partnership with Desjardins Insurance.

Extraordinary crossing guards across Canada are at the front line of children’s safety, providing vigilance, caring and community as children travel to and from school. Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, wants to hear about these unsung community heroes through our Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest.

The annual contest was launched in 2005 to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of dynamic crossing guards who help keep our children safe. In 2023 the contest drew 2010 nominations for 40 crossing guards from six provinces.

Three crossing guards in Canada will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Each winning guard receives $500, as does each of their schools. Anyone from a parent to a teacher, principal or community member can make the nomination, using the online submission form below.

Nominators will be asked to describe why their guard deserves recognition and you can upload up to four supporting documents, such as photos or a child’s drawing.

Nominations will open Sept. 23 and close on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

History of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest

Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, launched Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest in 2005 to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of dynamic crossing guards who help keep our children safe.

To date, Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest has honoured 54 crossing guards nationwide.