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ISTE awards program
The ISTE awards program recognizes the best of the best in ed tech each year. We honor exceptional educators who advance the field, demonstrate vision and innovation, and improve learning and teaching.

Award categories

Outstanding Leader

For educators who demonstrate leadership and dedication in improving education through the effective use of technology. 

Outstanding Teacher

For classroom teachers who demonstrate achievement and understanding in implementing technology to improve learning.

Outstanding Young Educator

For educators 35 years and younger who demonstrate vision, innovation, action, and transformation using technology to improve learning and teaching.

Kay L. Bitter Vision Award

For individuals who demonstrate vision and creativity in a project or program that effectively integrates technology in a PK–2 classroom.

Sylvia Charp Award for District Innovation in Technology

For effectiveness and innovation in the application of technology across a school system.

Public Policy Advocate Award

For individuals who advocate for education technology policy at the local, state, regional, national, and/or international levels.

SIGMS Technology Innovation Award

For a school librarian and collaborating teacher who conduct an exemplary technology program extending beyond the library.

SIGOL Online Learning Award

For use of telecommunication networks to provide innovative learning opportunities for students.

SIGTE Research Paper Award

For excellence in research in the area of technology and teacher education.

President's Volunteer Service Award

For individuals who demonstrate commitment and inspire others to volunteer.

Making IT Happen Award

For educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools.
2013 ISTE Awards
 
Award recognition

All award winners receive:

  • Recognition at ISTE's annual conference and exposition
  • Complimentary registration to ISTE 2013 in San Antonio
  • A one-year standard ISTE membership
  • Recognition in ISTE publications, in press releases provided to local media, and on the iste.org website
  • An engraved plaque acknowledging the recipient's outstanding achievement
  • Additional prizes and cash awards

Together, let’s recognize the work that’s improving learning and teaching!

Awardee perspective

"I'm really honored to be ISTE's Outstanding Young Educator. ISTE represents a very forward-thinking organization that is always striving to move their members forward. Not only do I get to do a lot of work with technology in my classroom, but bringing my students' work into the community and publishing to the world is really exciting."

 —Caroline Haebig
2012 Outstanding Young Educator