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 ICE Educators at all experience levels—from the beginner to the advanced user.

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

• IDEA Educator of the Year Award - K-12 Classroom teachers
• IDEA Outstanding Technology Using Educator Award - Media Specialists, technology coordinators and coaches, school administrators, and college and university faculty

The Educator of the Year Awards are presented each year at the annual conference. Each award winner will receive a commemorative plaque and a complimentary 3-day general conference registration for the upcoming conference.

If you have questions about this program, you may contact Amber Heffner, IDEA Executive Director, at aheffner@ideaillinois.org.