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    THE EDTECH AWARDS 2026 | Defining What’s Next in Learning

    At the ever-evolving intersection of education and technology, we are proud to recognize the finalists and winners of The EdTech Awards 2026!

    Year after year, this community continues to raise the bar—and this year’s program is no exception. The depth, diversity, and sheer caliber of submissions reflect a field not only evolving, but accelerating. From classrooms to corporations, from early learning to lifelong upskilling, the entries we received represent a powerful cross-section of those actively shaping the future of education in real time.

    We are no longer asking whether technology will transform learning—it already has. The question now is how it will continue to do so, and who will lead the way. Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to necessity, demanding not only innovation but responsibility. New models of schooling, credentialing, and workforce alignment are taking hold. And across every sector, there is a growing recognition that learning must be more human-centered, more adaptive, and more connected to the world beyond the classroom.

    Amid this momentum, one thing is clear: progress is not being driven by chance—it is being driven by you. The innovators, leaders, and trendsetters recognized here are not waiting for change; they are designing it, building it, and scaling it. They are challenging assumptions, redefining norms, and expanding what is possible for learners everywhere.

    The EdTech Awards, presented by EdTech Digest—now in its 16th year and the world’s largest awards program for education technology—continues to honor those who are transforming education through technology in ways that are meaningful, measurable, and lasting. And this year, more than ever, we are reminded that the future of learning is not a distant horizon—it is unfolding now, shaped by the vision and determination of this extraordinary community.

    To this year’s finalists and winners—congratulations. Your work is not only advancing education; it is defining what comes next.

    (Finalists listed below – winners are marked with * )  

    For press release, trophies, and badges, click here.

    NEXT WINDOW. Looking for the next open entry window? We will alert you when we re-open (summer of 2026), email: edtechdigest@gmail.com subject line: REMINDER 2027

    1 ::: THE EDTECH COOL TOOL AWARDS


    FINALISTS:

    adaptive technology solution

    Bound

    Igloo immersive classroom from Igloo Vision

    Jovens Gênios
    MobyMax

    Phlow Academy – Flow-Based Adaptive Learning

    Stream to Students from Vivi*

    Time Timer Visual Time Management

     

    administrative solution

    App Track from ClassLink

    Appostrophi AI-Powered E-Form Approval & Routing System from Ivdisplays

    Apptegy*

    AristotleK12 from Sergeant Laboratories

    Bound

    Eaton Tripp Lite series Cat6a Patch Panels

    MobyMax

    Observation Copilot from Edthena

    Otus

    SNAP Health Center v5 from PSNI

    Stellic

    Streamline from Better Speech

    Synergy from Edupoint Educational Systems

    The SLPeaceBOT™ from Melospeech

     

    artificial intelligence (ai) solution

    AI Platform from N2N Services

    AI Program Generator from Disco

    Bookshelf+ from VitalSource

    C3 Micro-Cloud – C3 Micro-Pal from Critical Links

    ClassAce.io

    Coppin Chatbot from Mindgrub

    Coursemojo
    Deledao

    DeVryPro from DeVry University

    Dottie AI from Branching Minds

    Feedback Aide from Learnosity

    GoSkills

    HMH AI Tools from HMH Labs

    IDEAL-Gen.AI from T&L Center, Lingnan University

    Jenzabar One from Jenzabar

    Launchpad for Learning from Canva

    MarsLadder from First Education & Technology Group

    mon’k AI Hub from Impelsys

    My Math Academy from Age of Learning

    Otus

    Pangram from Pangram Labs

     

    Savantz AI

    Schometer.ai from Pagepeek

    Scoring of Spanish Writing from Language Testing Int’l

    Solara AI from Panorama Education

    Spark: AI Role-Play Partner from LAPU

    Streamline from Better Speech

    stylus

    Syntea Next from IU Group

    Turnitin Clarity

    Wittly by Classworks from TouchMath

     

    authoring tools solution

    We Are from We Are Learning

     

    badging/credentialing solution

    Bigger Brains Digital Badges

    Eaton Tripp Lite Ethernet switches

    Edge●U Badges from Forward Edge

    PDTM+ from Teaching Strategies

     

    career planning solution

    Career Connect by Discovery Education

    Edmentum Career Planning Solution

    Level Up from EPAM Systems

    Lifestyle Calculator from Pathful

    Tallo

     

    classroom management solution

    AristotleK12 from Sergeant Laboratories

    Classroom Manager from ManagedMethods*

    MobyMax

    PLAY® Interactive Choice Board from Sierra Nevada Academy

     

    coding, computer science, engineering solution

    AI Ready Skills by Prodigy Learning

    coTut from Master Kitchen GmbH

    Pico Coding*

     

    collaboration solution

    Branching Minds MTSS Platform

    edWeb.net*

    Experience Tracker from Pathful

    MethodKit for Podcasts from DW Akademie

    Quidzi

    TR615 from AVer Information

     

    college prep solution

    Academic & AP Exam Practice from Compass Education Group*

     

    communication solution

    Bloomz
    Edsby
    ParentSquare*

    Raptor + Vivi Emergency Notifications

    TranslateLive
    TrueDialog

     

    content provider solution

    FMIT Global Management Knowledge Dictionary

    LibriDox from IWE Ventures

    Maître Lucas
    MobyMax

    mozaWeb from Mozaik Education*

     

    corporate training solution

    Nebius Academy from EdTech Plus BV

    NovoEd*
    Savantz AI

     

    curriculum and instruction solution

    Membean Personalized Vocabulary Training

    MobyMax
    Savantz AI

    The Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies*

     

    digital courseware solution

    Data Science Essentials with Python from Cisco Systems

    MobyMax

    PathAdvisor from Career Key

     

    district data solution

    Brilliant AI by Project Education

    Return on Instruction by Level Data

     

    e-learning, blended, flipped, or remote solution

    Bridgeway Academy from Edovate Learning Corp

    Discover! from Edovate Learning Corp

    EasyTech from Learning.com

    Haiku Inc

    LabHUB™ from dti Publishing Corp

    LANGUAGE! Live from Voyager Sopris Learning

    MobyMax

    Online Teaching in K-12, 2nd Edition from Information Today

     

    early childhood solution

    ABCmouse 2 from Age of Learning*

    Avela for Coordinated PreK

    TeachTown Launch for PreK

    The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K from Teaching Strategies

    Vooks

     

    emerging technology solution

    A World In Motion from SAE International

    Bookmoji from Bookelicious

    Elephango from Edovate Learning*

    EVOLVE Lectern by Computer Comforts

     

    enrollment & admissions solution

    Classe365 Enrollment and Admissions

    EnrollWise from Blenderbox

    MARKETview

    The Avela Suite from Avela*

    TrueDialog

     

    games for learning/simulation solution

    Budget Challenge Personal Finance from ProperLiving LLC

    Cyber Sound Quest from The WNET Group

    In the Footsteps of History

    KangaCode from ROULETTECH, INC.

    Learning Undefeated Mobile STEM Labs

    Level Up Learning from Interplay

    Prodigy from Prodigy Education*

    SmartGames Playroom from Smart NV

    Venture Valley Business Tycoon from Singleton Foundation

     

    hardware for education solution

    AI Tutoring Pen from NetEase Youdao*

    ASUS Chromebook CR Series

    Logitech Rally Camera Streamline Kit

    ScanSnap iX2500 from PFU America Inc

     

    higher education solution

    Nectir AI*
    Savantz AI
    StudentBridge
    TrueDialog

     

    hiring, internships, or apprenticeship solution

     

    homeschooling/home education solution

    Apex Learning for Home Education from Edmentum

    MobyMax*

     

    language arts solution

    IXL

    Lenses on Literature from Carnegie Learning

    Lexia Core5 Reading from Lexia

    MobyMax

    myPerspectives ELA with SavvyWriter by Savvas Learning Company

    Raz-Plus from Learning A-Z

    Reading Eggs from 3P Learning

    Step Up To Writing from Voyager Sopris Learning

    Writable from HMH Writable*

     

    language learning solution

    ¡Qué chévere! from Carnegie Learning

    AI Tutor for Language Learning by LinguaTV

    All Right Language Learning

    Edify Play from Edify Education

    Efekta

    Lexia English Language Development

    Lingopass Go by Lingopass

    Rosetta Stone for Schools from IXL Learning

     

    learning management system solution

    Analytics+ from ClassLink

    CheckIT LMS
    Classe365 LMS

    ComproDLS from Compare Technologies

    CyberHoot
    Edsby*
    Evolve

    Personalized LMS from uxpertise

    PLAY® Interactive Choice Board from Sierra Nevada Academy

    Schoolbox
    Studytube

    The Athena Tracker from Athena Analytics

     

    lesson planning solution

    Share My Lesson’s AI Educator Brain from AFT

     

    literacy/reading solution

    Brightzy from Block Capital

    Curioso
    Epic Kids

    Kickstart Literacy™ from Teaching Strategies

    LitLab.ai
    MobyMax

    My Reading Academy from Age of Learning

    Mystery Writing by Discovery Education

    Raz-Plus from Learning A-Z

    Readmax from Walker Reading Tech

    SPIRE Up from EPS Learning

    THINKING PRO from Thinking Habitats

     

    maker/DIY solution

    ChompSaw from Chompshop*

     

    math solution

    ASSISTments

    Beast Academy Online from Art of Problem Solving*

    ClearMath Elementary from Carnegie Learning

    DreamBox Math by Discovery Education

    Exact Path Math from Edmentum

    IXL

    MarsLadder from First Education & Technology Group

    Mathletics from 3P Learning

    Mathseeds from 3P Learning

    MobyMax
    Smartick

    TransMath from Voyager Sopris Learning

     

    mentoring solution

    NovoEd Mentor+*

     

    mobile device app – middle & high school solution

    StudentSquare by ParentSquare*

     

    mobile device solution

    Eaton Tripp Lite USB charging stations*

     

    networking, information technology (IT), connectivity, or access solution

    C2G USB Superbooster 3.2 Extenders from Legrand AV

    Chief Tempo In-Wall Storage from Legrand AV

    Deledao*

    Inseego Wavemaker™ FX4200 with Inseego Connect

    PDUs w/ RackLink from Legrand AV

     

    New product or service (released in 2022 or later)

    3D Real-time Functional Anatomy from Primal Pictures

    Attendance Plus by ParentSquare

    BridgeSpark from BridgeSpark Learning

    Classroom Manager from ManagedMethods

    ClassSwift from ViewSonic

    CTL IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services

    Eaton Tripp Lite series Cloud-Connected Lithium-Ion Standby UPS

    Edify Play from Edify Education

    GOLDFinch™ from Teaching Strategies

    K-12 Math & ELA High Dosage Virtual Tutoring from Cignition*

    Mira Stride from Avant-Mira

    Pangram from Pangram Labs

    RealCare Baby® 4 Infant Simulator from Realityworks

    Savantz AI

    Social Studies Alive! The Western Hemisphere from TCI

    stylus

    TeachTown Launch for PreK

    ThreatScan from ClassLink

    TruTile™ Acoustic Wall Panels from Legrand AV

    Turnitin Clarity

     

    open educational resources (OER)/open learning solution

    REDi Island from National Renewable Energy Laboratory*

     

    parent/student solution

    Compass Points from Compass Education Group

    Edsby*
    MobyMax

     

    personalized learning solution 

    Branching Minds Core MTSS Platform*

    IXL

    MagicBox from Magic EdTech

    MobyMax

    PLAY® Interactive Choice Board from Sierra Nevada Academy

    The Critical Thinking Child

     

    presentation solution

    Epson Mobi™ cart & PowerLite® display

    Genio Present

    InfinityPro E Series (Gen-4) Interactive Display*

     

    Product or Service (general)

    CTL Chromebook Complete Fleet Service

    dbs Liveforms from dbs Software and Services

    Discovery Education Experience*

    MethodKit for Podcasts from DW Akademie

    MobyMax

    Raz-Plus from Learning A-Z

    SIMA Academy from SIMA Studios

     

    professional development learning solution

    CheckIT LMS
    edWeb.net

    Lexia Professional Learning Suite*

    NovoEd Learn+

    OGAP Professional Learning from BW Walch

    PDTM+ from Teaching Strategies

    Savantz AI

    SEL+STEAM PD for Elem Educators from iSchool for the Future

    TCI Professional Development

    VTR Learning

     

    professional skills (workforce, upskilling) solution

    AISC Fabricator Education Training Program from Artisan Learning

    Level Up from EPAM Systems

    Nebius Academy from EdTech Plus BV

    NovoEd*

    Shift iQ from InSite Information Systems

    SkillsAware

    Studytube Skill Navigator

     

    research/reference tools solution

    Weber mobile from TC Media Livres*

     

    science solution

    Bring Science Alive! K-8 Programs from TCI

    Experience Science for Grades K-8 from Savvas Learning Company

    Inquisitive
    MobyMax

    Science Techbook by Discovery Education*

     

    security (cybersecurity, student safety) solution

    Branching Minds Canopy Case Management

    Cloud Monitor from ManagedMethods

    Content Filter from ManagedMethods

    Eaton NetDirector KVM over IP switches

    Haiku Inc.

    StudentKeeper from Ativion

    The Critical Thinking Child

    Versaterm CaseWorX for Schools

     

    skills solution (aka 21st-century skills) solution

    A World In Motion from SAE International*

     

    social studies solution

    K-12 Social Studies Programs from TCI*

    Mission US: Spirit of a Nation from The WNET Group

    MobyMax

     

    special needs/assistive technology solution

    ARIS Online from Stages Learning

    Book Creator from Tools for Schools

    Stories My Way from Diversity Whisperer

     

    STEM (science, tech, engineering, math) solution

    Blueprint Snap from Sphero

    Legacy Online School from Legacy School

    OCTABIO STEAM Education Kit from ConeXalab

    STEM Careers Coalition by Discovery Education*

    Unleash Your Inner Scientist from the dot. Consulting

     

    student data privacy solution

    AristotleK12 from Sergeant Laboratories*

    Deledao

    edprivacy from Education Framework

     

    student information system (SIS) solution

    Alma SIS
    Classe365 SIS*

    Data Validation by Level Data

    Jenzabar SIS

    Synergy from Edupoint Educational Systems

     

    student study tools solution

    MobyMax*

     

    tech toys for learning

    Vooks Storyteller*

     

    test prep solution

    All Access License by Kaplan*

    eDental Portal
    MobyMax

    Target Test Prep OnDemand Course

    Testing + Homework Center from Compass Education Group

    The Critical Thinking Child

     

    testing & assessment solution

    Aristo e-Quiz+ from Aristo Educational Press

    ASL AAPPL from Language Testing International

    GOLDFinch™ from Teaching Strategies

    IXL

    MagicBox from Magic EdTech

    Mira Stride from Avant-Mira*

    MobyMax
    Otus

    TAO Portal from Open Assessment Technologies

    Testing Center + Score Reports from Compass Education Group

     

    tutoring solution

    Edmentum Tutoring Solution

    Littera Education Data-Driven Tutoring Solution

    MobyMax

    Sound Partners from Voyager Sopris Learning*

    Target Test Prep Tutoring

    The Critical Thinking Child

     

    video-based learning solution

    AB Studios

    Math Puzzles YouTube Channel from Scalar Learning

    Savantz AI

    Telepresence Hologram System by Athena Security

    THINKING PRO from Thinking Habitats*

     

    virtual reality, augmented reality (VR/AR) solution

    ClassVR Xcelerate from Avantis Education*

    Contiverso from UNIVERSIDAD CONTINENTAL

    Cutie from XR Pediatrics Lab

    TimePod Adventures by Verizon and Discovery Education

    Zoe Immersive

     

    write-in: OTHER (name it)

    AppsAnywhere: “Best Software and Application Access Portal”

    Asus: “Best Esports Solution”

    axis3 by Creatively Focused: “Best Educator Support Through Closed-Source AI”

    Bloomberg for Education: “Best Finance Education Technology”

    Connected Core by Collegis Education: “Best Cloud Platform”

    Ellucian: “Best Student Success Planning and Credential Pathways Solution”*

    Hermann from PMG Learning: “Best AI-Powered Spaced Repetition Microlearning Reinforcement Tool”

    Mackin: “Best eReader/Digital Content Management System”

    MARIO Education: “Best Student Safety & Well-Being Solution”

    MyFlexLearning: “Best Scheduling Tool”

    MyVideoSpot: “Best All-In-One Video Platform For Education”

    Pathify: “Best Campus Experience Platform”

    Sown To Grow: “Best SEL & Well-Being Assessment Platform for Early Learners K-2”

    StudentKeeper from Ativion: “Best Student Safety and Wellbeing Solution”

    Wooclap: “Best Student Engagement Solution”

     

    2 ::: THE EDTECH LEADERSHIP AWARDS


    FINALISTS:

    edtech author / speaker or podcaster

    Ishu Anand Jaiswal, Senior Engineering Leader – Intuit

    Meredith Rosenberg, Partner & Co-founder – NU Advisory Partners*

     

    founder(s) / ceo

    Ahsan Rizvi, CEO, and Abbas Manjee, CAO; Co-founders – Kiddom

    Alex Galvagni, CEO – Age of Learning

    Allison Danielsen, CEO – Tallo

    Ashley Andersen Zantop, CEO – Cambium Learning Group

    Chris Hull, Co-Founder & President – Otus

    Dan Mantz, CEO – Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

    Daniela Elena Sarbu, Founder – Waldo International School

    Diana Sharma and Alan Kan, Co-founders – Mission Ready HQ

    Glynn Willett and Wade Willett, Co-founders – MobyMax

    Justin Serrano, Founder & CEO – Littera Education

    Kate Eberle Walker, CEO – Presence

    Kurt Beidler, CEO – Quizlet

    Lindy Hockenbary, CEO – RenewK12

    Marcel Monnar M.S.Ed. – One on One Learning

    Mwasi Wilmore, CEO – Ubongo*

    Nate Brogan, CEO – Pathwise

    Ron Thiele, Founder & CEO – Xpan

    Sara Leoni, CEO & Founder – Ziplines Education

    Tristan Boutros, CEO – Scrum Alliance

     

    founder(s) / ceo – startup

    Ashwin Damera, Co-founder & CEO – Emeritus

    Denis Belliveau, Founder & CEO – In the Footsteps of History

    Elizabeth Orme, Founder & CEO – Creatively Focused

    Javier Arroyo, Daniel González de Vega, Co-Founders/CEOs – Smartick*

    Myriam Da Silva, CEO – CheckIT LMS

    Tom Hewitson, Founder & Chief AI Officer – General Purpose

     

    global leader

    Al Kingsley MBE, Group CEO – NetSupport*

    Andrew J. Cary, Founder & CEO – Future Educational Options

    Arana Shapiro, ED & COO – Games for Change

    Michael Spencer, Founder & CEO – Global Expansion Strategies

    Natalie Mactier, CEO – Vivi

    Raja V. Akunuru, Director of Customer Services – Cadmium

     

    higher education technology leader

    Dr. Shawn Stafford, Director of Research – Full Sail University

    Gina Buoncristiano, Supervisor LMS Ops – Cadmium

    Jay Cohen, CIO – Victor Valley College

    Juan Pablo Mena, Co-Founder & CEO – uPlanner*

    Mark A. Bassett, Academic Lead AI – Charles Sturt University

     

    international education

    Ben Psillas, CEO – Terra Dotta*

    Kristian O’Donovan, Co-Founder & CEO – Flúirse Education Solutions

    Matthew Jaskol, Founder & Program Director – Pioneer Academics

     

    national (U.S.) leader

    Adam Ingersoll, Co-founder & Principal – Compass Education Group

    Jamey Fitzpatrick, President & CEO – Michigan Virtual*

    Michael Sink, CTO, Higher Ed – World Wide Technology

    Robert Gag, Chief Revenue Officer – Bluum

     

    public relations (PR) firm working in edtech

    Emily Embury, Managing Partner, FINN Partners

    Jacob Hanson, Managing Director – PRP Group, A Hawke Media Company

    Jennifer Harrison, Founder & CEO – Pando Public Relations*

     

    school leader

    Alex Mayszak, Director of Digital Learning & Innovation – East Moline SD37

    Brian Seymour, Dep Supt – Whitehall City Schools OH

    Caio Gomes, ESL Teacher – Clinton Rosette Middle School IL

    Carolyn Hutcheson, Instruct Tech Dir – Commerce City Schools GA

    Chris Rowbotham, Director of Technology – Siuslaw School District 97J

    David Jarboe, Director of Instructional Technology – HSD2, CO

    David Kooper, Senior Director of IT – LAUSD

    Dr. Fridolin Ting, Sr Lecturer – The Education University of Hong Kong

    Dr. Jennifer Santi, Director of Technology – Mount Vernon School GA

    Dr. Kimberly Regan, CEO – Sierra Nevada Academy NV

    Gaurav Kapoor, Sr Data Analyst – The British School, New Delhi

    Glenn Robbins, Superintendent – Brigantine Public School District NJ*

    Greg Limperis, Director of Technology – Lowell Public Schools MA

    Jessica Holloway, Instructional Coach – Central High School TN

    Joe Kuzo, Director of Technology – Quakertown Community School District PA

    Joe Rayfus, Teacher/Coordinator – Mullingar Community College Ireland

    Juan Carlos Benavides, Educator, New Educational Model 20H

    Kyle Berger, CTO – Arlington ISD TX

    Lisa Hoffman, Interim Superintendent – Quakertown Community School District PA

    Matt Kuhn, CTO – Volusia County Schools FL

    Phil Hintz, CTO – Niles Township School District 219 IL

    Phil Jackson, Head of Comp Sci & ICT – Winstanley College

    Ronnie H. Shroff, Principal Project Fellow, T&L Ctr – Lingnan University

    Samantha Gunderson, District Recpetionist, Stillwater Area Public Schools MN

    Saul Geffen, CEO & Founder – Teneo School

    Sherif Abdelhamid, Asst Prof – Virginia Military Institute

    Susan Gilley, ED Fed Programs & Instruct Tech – Harrison Public Schools AR

    Suzan Brandt, CTO – Mountain Brook Schools

    Vandana Marwaha, Principal – DPS Sharjah UAE

     

    visionary

    Alberto & Mario, Co-founders – eTwinz Education

    Amareen Dhaliwal, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO – CCRPS

    Dr. Beverly Knox-Pipes, Professor Digital Learning – NSU

    Dr. David Foster, Chair & Co-founder – Caveon

    Dr. Elizabeth Joy Johnson, Provost – APUS* (higher ed transformation)

    Greg Bybee, Co-founder & CEO – Avela

    Hon. Peter Smith – Author

    Johanna Wetmore, Chief Vision Officer & Founder – Content2Classroom

    Mandee Englert, Head of Higher Education – JAKALA

    Marcel Monnar M.S.Ed., Founder & President – One on One Learning

    Maya Gat, CEO & Co-Founder – Branching Minds* (K-12 innovation)

     

    3 ::: THE EDTECH TRENDSETTER AWARDS


    FINALISTS:

    edtech company setting a trend

    Aristo Educational Press Ltd.

    Authentic Solutions Authentica seed™

    Brainly
    Founderz
    Kiddom*
    Lirvana Labs
    OES
    Omind
    Pathful
    Schoolbox
    SchoolMint
    SchoolStatus
    Skillsoft
    stylus
    Tallo
    Ubongo
    VSTRAT
    Walkabouts

     

    edtech group setting a trend 

    Chelsea Sterrett & Teo Jackson from Positive STEM

    MobyMax team

    Mountain Brook Schools Tech Team

    SPARKS from DeKalb County School District*

    The Digital Resources for Enhancing Adaptive Methodologies (DREAM) Team

    Tim McIlvain, Executive Director, Learning Technology Center IL

    tinyCore by MR. INDUSTRIES developers

     

    educator setting a trend 

    Cale Hover, Teacher/Game Developer – ElectronJump

    Chelsea Sterrett, Educator/Author – Positive STEM

    Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, JD., Founder & CEO – ThriveinEDU*

    Dr. Tang Yuk Ming, Senior Lecturer; Project Leader – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

    Efrain Tovar, ELD Dept Chair – Selma Unified School District CA

    Fridolin Ting, Senior Lecturer – The Education University of Hong Kong

    Jessica Holloway, Instructional Coach – Central High School TN

    Joe Rayfus, Teacher/Coordinator – Mullingar Community College Ireland

    Juan Carlos Benavides, Educator – New Educational Model 20H

    Lisangelee Velazquez, M.S., Founder & CEO – GiftedBecoming™

    Phil Hintz, CTO – Niles Township School District 219 IL

    Samantha Gunderson, District Recpetionist – Stillwater Area Public Schools MN

    Susan Gilley, ED Fed Programs & Instruct Tech – Harrison Public Schools AR

    Suzan Brandt, CTO – Mountain Brook Schools

    Teo Jackson, Curriculum Lead, Science – Positive STEM

     

    leader setting a trend 

    Daniele Grassi, CEO – General Assembly

    Holger Dielenberg, Founder & Director – Space Tank Studio*

    Jennifer Colvin, Chief Innovation Officer – Learning Undefeated

    Larissa May, Founder & Executive Director – #HalfTheStory

     

    product or service setting a trend

    Accudemia from Engingeerica Systems

    All Access License by Kaplan

    axis3 by Creatively Focused

    Back Pocket

    CheckIT LMS from CheckIT Labs

    DebateBase
    Hone

    ightLeapAI™ Orion Fraud Intelligence

    Moby Plus from Caimber Tech

    Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk) from K12 Insight

    Panorama Solara AI from Panorama Education*

    Savantz AI
    Teneo School

    The Critical Thinking Child

    The Globals from Macenta Publishing & Digital Solutions

    TouchMath

     

    school leader setting a trend

    Adeeba Waseem, Headmistress, Middle School – DPS Sharjah

    Carolyn Hutcheson, Media Specialist – Commerce City Schools GA

    Daniela Elena Sarbu, Founder – Waldo International School NJ

    Dr. Kimberly Regan – Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School & SNACS Preschool

    Dr. Michelle L. Newman, Vice Provost, Academic Operations – APUS*

    Eric Stortz, Associate CIO – DeVry University IL

    Gaurav Kapoor, Senior Data Analyst, The British School – New Delhi

    Juan Carlos Benavides, Educator, New Educational Model 20H – Independent

    Phil Hintz, CTO – Niles Township School District 219 IL

    Susan Gilley, Executive Director Federal Programs and Instructional Technology – Harrison School District AR

    Vivian Zhang, CTO & Founder – NYC Data Science Academy

     

    NOTE:

    (Finalists listed above – winners are marked with * )

    FINALISTS & WINNERS BADGES AND PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE HERE 

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    Also have a look at over a decade of past honorees.

     

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