Below is a table of all the regional nomination deadlines and below that are the 11 categories.
Nominations can be made for yourself or another individual in any of the categories. You can nominate in as many categories as appropriate, just be sure to fill in the form for each new nomination. Each nomination requires up to 200 words that details the achievements outlined in the below criteria. You can also upload supporting information.
Deadlines
Please note, each deadline listed below is 1pm, local time, on the day.
REGION:
NOMINATION DEADLINE
1pm:
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION:
VISIT REGIONAL LIVE SUMMIT WEBSITE:
REGIONAL LIVE SUMMIT EVENT DATE:
Southeast
Submit your nomination by:
February 21, 2025
Event date:
March 21, 2025
New England
Submit your nomination by:
April 5, 2025
Event date:
May 2, 2025
San Antonio Pre-ITSE
Submit your nomination by:
May 30, 2025
Event date:
June 28, 2025
Texas
Submit your nomination by:
August 15, 2025
Event date:
September 19, 2025
Categories
There are 11 categories for you to nominate yourself or another district leader in.
1. Best Implementation of Data Privacy
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has taken a proactive approach to ensuring student and district data remains private and secure. Explain why this approach is an exceptional model of data privacy.
2. Most Innovative Learning Spaces
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has rethought “learning spaces” to create engaging environments that maximize student engagement. Include details of the infrastructure and technology that support these new learning spaces. Explain why this approach is an exceptional model of providing engaging learning spaces.
3. Best Example of Teacher & Student Wellbeing Programs
How has your district or your nominee’s district supported the wellbeing of your students, teachers, and families? Explain why this approach to the wellbeing of your community is exceptionable and sustainable.
4. Best Example of Professional Development
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has created and sustained meaningful professional development to support continuous innovation.
5. Best Example of Providing Equity & Access
Provide examples of how your district or your nominee’s district has worked creatively to use the broad range of available technologies to support the entire learning community. Explain how this approach was effective in meeting these goals.
6. Best Overall Implementation of Technology
How does your district or your nominee’s district ensure technology is equitable, accessible, and sustainable? Explain why this overall approach to technology implementation is an exceptional model.
Exceptional Leaders
Who are the leaders in your district who are breaking down silos, supporting school communities, and driving sustainable, equitable innovation in education? Tell us their stories in your nomination.
We will recognize exceptional leaders in the following categories:
7. Innovative Technology Director Award
8. Innovative Curriculum Director Award
9. Innovative Chief Academic Officer Award
10. Innovative Chief Technology Officer Award
11. Innovative Superintendent Award