Special thanks goes to our host, Andy Barrie, and to all the fabulous Canadian authors, artists, actors and musicians who took time away from their incredibly busy schedules to donate their support to this event. We couldn't have done it without you!

We would also like to thank our sponsors for the evening: Michael MacMillan, Cathy Spoel, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, BMO Capital Markets, CUPE 4400, Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Green & Chercover, Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, RBC Foundation, Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish LLP, CGOV Asset Management, Ontario Principals' Council, Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP, Shibley Righton LLP, Starcan and Phil Cowperthwaite --- Your generosity will help ensure that Ontario's public school students have access to an education that meets their needs.