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Our national contest honouring the best crossing guards in Canada returns in fall 2026, with nominations open Sept. 28 to Nov. 6, thanks to our exclusive road-safety partnership with Desjardins Insurance.

Crossing guards do more than help a child cross a street. They provide safety, caring and create community in neighbourhoods across Canada, and encourage families to embrace walking and cycling to and from school. Parachute, Canada’s leaders in injury prevention, wants to celebrate these safety champions 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 2025, the contest drew a record 814 nominations for 126 crossing guards across five 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. Whether you are a parent, teacher, principal or community member, you can nominate your crossing guard, 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. 28 and close on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

History of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest

Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, launched this annual contest in 2005 to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of dynamic crossing guards who help keep our children safe. Since 2022, this contest has been supported by Desjardins Insurance, our exclusive road-safety partner. 

To date, Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest has honoured 63 crossing guards nationwide.

Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard

  • Nominee details

    Tell us about who you think should be Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard.
  • Why should this person be Canada’s favourite crossing guard? Let us know (500 words or fewer).
  • Provide us with up to 4 photos of the crossing guard in action. (Maximum file size: 100MB)
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    Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 4.

    • Nominator contact info

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