Each year, the members of the IDEA Executive Board approve the winners of several awards that are designed to recognize the outstanding efforts of IDEA members. The IDEA Technology Educator of the Year program honors current IDEA members who have made outstanding contributions integrating technology in education. The award is specifically designed to recognize IDEA Educators at all experience levels—from the beginner to the advanced user.

There are two categories for the annual Educator of the Year awards:

Nominations are reviewed by the IDEA Awards Committee. The final selections are recommended to the IDEA Executive Board for confirmation.

This year's Educator of the Year Awards will be presented at the annual meeting on April 16, 2021. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Awards Chair, Lisa Berghoff, at awards@ideaillinois.org.