The Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Technology Support Staff and Making IT Happen awards.

A description of each award, with links to nomination information:

  • Outstanding Teacher: The Outstanding Teacher award recognizes and honors one teacher who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in implementing technology to improve education. The recipient will be nominated for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) award at the national level.
  • Outstanding Leader: The Outstanding Leader award recognizes and honors one leader who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in implementing technology to improve education. The recipient will be nominated for the ISTE award at the national level.
  • Outstanding Technology Support Staff: The Outstanding Technology Staff award recognizes and honors a technician or resource person who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in supporting technology to improve education.
  • Making IT Happen: Making IT Happen is an internationally recognized awards program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K-12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders in Kentucky for their commitment and innovation.

The nomination deadline is Jan. 22.

In addition, four Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Awards recognize and honor STLP seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in technology. Each recipient is awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The nomination deadline is March 18. Click here for a nomination form.