Nominees
Congratulations to our 2026 Catalyst Awards nominees!
Teaching Excellence
ADA University
Azerbaijan - Rustam Shafagatov, Instructor
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Angelo State University
United States of America - Center for Digital Learning and Instruction: Dr. Sandra Mohr, Jason Brown, and Kendra Morton
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Augusta Technical College
United States of America - Dr. Amanda Bylczynski, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Leading Change
Augusta Technical College
United States of America - Dr. Amanda Bylczynski, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Government Learning Transformation
Beacon Red
United Arab Emirates - Vocational Excellence Systems Team: Phil Burgess, Ayush Garg, Sean McGuinness, and Siobhan Connolly
Leading Change
Beacon Red
United Arab Emirates - Vocational Excellence: Phil Burgess, Sean McGuinness, and Siobhan Connolly
Teaching Excellence
Beacon Red
United Arab Emirates - Knowledge Management and National Security Capability Teams: Sean McGuinness, Indira Hanemann, Jimmy Joseph, and Philip Burgess
Training & Professional Development
Blackhawk Technical College
United States of America - The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning: Jon Mladic, Tim Hall, Nic Manogue, and Amber Williams
Leading Change
Boston University
United States of America - BU Virtual: Jennifer Jackson and Kaylin Goncalves
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Bryant & Stratton College
United States of America - Brianna Harris, Faculty Development Manager
Innovation in Accessibility
Central Arizona College
United States of America - Digital Accessibility Team
Leading Change
Central Michigan University
United States of America - Learning Systems Support: Marnie Roestel, John Jackson, Barb Steffke, and Corey Brown
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Community College of Qatar
Qatar - Prof. Mosa Alokla, Instructor
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Community College of Qatar
Qatar - Dr. Sami Barhoumi, Assistant Professor
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
County College of Morris
United States of America - Dr. Brandi Granett, Dean, Virtual Campus Services
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Davenport University
United States of America - Landon Nalepinski, Instructional Designer
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Duoc UC
Chile - Instituto Profesional Duoc UC: Liz Mora, Felipe Cepeda del Río, Rocío Roderelli, Hayermin León, and Hugo González
Innovation in Accessibility
Duoc UC
Chile - Ángel Moreno, Philosophy Professor
Leading Change
Duoc UC
Chile - Raúl Flores Salinas, Miguel Galicia, and Héctor Reyes
Training & Professional Development
Escuela de Innovación del Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Argentina - Experiencias Formativas: Miriam Latorre and Ornella Sordelli
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Fitchburg State University
United States of America - Dr. Ralph Fasano, Meagan Martin, Heather Pellerin, and Kate Geyer
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Fordham University
United States of America - Fordham Education Technologies: Kanchan Thaokar, Alan Cafferkey, Shawn Hill, Heather Hill, and Kristen Treglia
Innovation in Accessibility
Fordham University
United States of America - Fordham Education Technologies: Kanchan Thaokar, Alan Cafferkey, Matthew Roach, and Eugeniu Grigorescu
Leading Change
Fort Hays State University
United States of America - Dr. Magdalene Moy, Kyle Horn, and Dr. Andrew Feldstein
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Galileo Global Education
Germany - Team Learning Management Systems: Elisabeth Sandow, VIvien Scholler, Dr. Cornelia Albert, and Jasmin Hagemann
Ethical AI Leadership
Gordon Institute of Business Science
South Africa - GIBS Digital Education Learning Design Team: Danhesree Moodley, Liezl Wagenaar, Samantha Palatt, and Estelle Drysdale
Innovation in Accessibility
Gordon Institute of Business Science
South Africa - GIBS Digital Education Learning Design Team: Danhesree Moodley, Liezl Wagenaar, Samantha Palatt, and Estelle Drysdale
Leading Change
Gordon Institute of Business Science
South Africa - GIBS Digital Education Learning Design Team: Danhesree Moodley, Liezl Wagenaar, Samantha Palatt, and Estelle Drysdale
Teaching Excellence
Gordon Institute of Business Science
South Africa - GIBS Digital Education Learning Design Team: Danhesree Moodley, Liezl Wagenaar, Samantha Palatt, and Estelle Drysdale
Training & Professional Development
Grand Valley State University
United States of America - eLearning Technologies Department: Kimberly Kenward, Kelley Senkowski, Justin Melick, and Kyle Macciomei
Leading Change
Greenville Technical College
United States of America - GTC - Curriculum and Instructional Support: Rebecca Roth, Melissa Dukes, Tracy Yeargin, and Dr. Evan Saperstein
Government Learning Transformation
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Saudi Arabia - Raed Salim Aburyash and Mostafa El-Gharbawy
Leading Change
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Saudi Arabia - Deanship of eLearning and Distance Learning: Dr. Albandari Alsumayt, Mostafa Elgharbawy, Mohammed Alrashdani, and Raed Aburyash
Training & Professional Development
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Saudi Arabia - Deanship of eLearning and Distance Learning: Dr. Albandari Alsumayt, Sarah Al-Arfaj, Assal Almazrua, and Mostafa Elgharbawy
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
James Cook University
Australia - Learning Environments Team: Sharon Long, Toby Nutting, Jeremy Holland, Trine Paerata, and Jennifer Francis
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Jazan University
Saudi Arabia - Dr. Turki Bin Misfer Alharmaly, Supervisor of ELearning Center
Leading Change
Jouf University
Saudi Arabia - Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs
Teaching Excellence
Jouf University
Saudi Arabia - Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs
Leading Change
Keiser University
United States of America - Instructional Design Team
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Khalifa University
United Arab Emirates - Abdul Rafi and Dr. Asli Hassan
Ethical AI Leadership
King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia - Deanship of eLearning and Information Technology
Government Learning Transformation
King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia - Deanship of eLearning and Information Technology
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
King Khalid University
Saudi Arabia - Razan Fusayil, Awards Team Leader
Training & Professional Development
King Khalid University
Saudi Arabia - Razan Fusayil, Awards Team Leader
Ethical AI Leadership
Lamar University
United States of America - The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning/University Innovation: Dr. Ashley Dockens, Timothy Smith, Casey Ford, Dr. Kimberly Conner, and Craig Pember
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Lewis University
United States of America - Lewis University - Faculty Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning: Andrew Alton, Joe Jirka, Joe Anderson, Arianne Johnston
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna
Philippines - The Quality Innovators: Dr. Roel Rodrigo, Madonna Florido, Cesario Domingo, and Bart Acero Jr.
Innovation in Accessibility
Mapua University
Philippines - Digital Education, Learning Technologies and Analytics Department: Ericson Dimaunahan, Cattlea Ricofuerto, Shiela Mae Pabiling, Abbiki Robert Masangkay
Ethical AI Leadership
Middlesex Community College
United States of America - Unmasking AI - Digital Innovation Sprint for Pedagogy - Where Emerging Media, Critical Thinking, and Pedagogy Intersect: Daniela Loghin, Prof. Lanita Foley, and Prof. Jen Bauer
Leading Change
Milwaukee Area Technical College
United States of America - Dr. Pamela Holt, Executive Dean of Academic Support
Training & Professional Development
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)
United States of America - Tara Schneider, Instructional Designer
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Montgomery College
United States of America - Montgomery College Center for Teaching & Learning: Anna Donohoe, Dr. Paul Miller, and Robin Cook
Leading Change
Mount Marty University
United States of America - Teaching and Learning Center Fellows: John Badley, Dr. Lindsey Barthel, Dr. Ben Moldstad, and Dr. Jason Heron
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
National Aviation Academy
United States of America - Richard DeBord and Geremy Paoletti
Training & Professional Development
Norfolk State University
United States of America - The Office of Extended Learning/NSU Online Team: Dr. Dorothy Jones, Dr. Lee Grandison, Laura Czerniak, and Courtney Mitchell
Ethical AI Leadership
Northern Illinois University
United States of America - Northern Illinois University
Leading Change
Northern Illinois University
United States of America - Dr. Stephanie Richter, Director of Teaching Excellence and Support
Government Learning Transformation
Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Campus (ORETTC)
United States of America - ORETTC Capabilities Team: Courtney Hinds, John Kennedy, Christy Gambrell, and Kortney Wise
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Odessa College
United States of America - Dr. Yusuf Ozdemir and Dr. Brian Jones
Leading Change
Odessa College
United States of America - Office of Institutional Effectiveness: Dr. Brian Jones, Dr. Gregory Williams, Robert Rivas, and Kim McKay
Ethical AI Leadership
Our Lady of the Lake University
United States of America - Dr. Stacy Ybarra, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Training & Professional Development
Pierce Mortuary College
United States of America - Dr. Tifarah Dial, Distance Learning Coordinator
Ethical AI Leadership
Sam Houston State University
United States of America - Patrick Smith, Adjunct Instructor / Director of Online Course Design
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Sam Houston State University Online
United States of America - SHSU Online Operations
Innovation in Accessibility
Sam Houston State University Online
United States of America - SHSU Online Operations: Dr. Ruth Chisum and Charles Hensen
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
San Jacinto College
United States of America - Institutional Effectiveness Office: Dr. Chris Duke, Dr. Michelle Selk, Kennedy Washington, and Dr. Rashmi Chhetri
Leading Change
San Jacinto College
United States of America - San Jac Online Founding Leadership: Niki Whiteside, Dr. Laurel Williamson, and Dr. Alexander Okwonna
Leading Change
Savannah College of Art and Design
United States of America - Educational Technology
Teaching Excellence
Savannah College of Art and Design
United States of America - Courtney Miller Bellairs, Professor
Leading Change
SENATI
Peru - UTDA: Dr. Luis Alberto Talledo Curo, Guillermo Alejandro Cabana Cáceres, and Ricardo Alfredo Vargas Zorrilla
Leading Change
South Plains College
United States of America - Heather Medley, Instructional Designer
Innovation in Accessibility
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
United States of America - Center for Academic Technology: Dr. Rolando Garza, Dr. Margaret Hennessey, Dr. Mariya Pachman, Oscar Villarreal, and Sergio Ortiz
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
The University of Law
United Kingdom - Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning (TELT): Matt Carl, Kerri Trounce, Jack Gibbons, and Bharat Ankeshwarapu
Innovation in Accessibility
The University of Law
United Kingdom - Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching Team: Kerri Trounce, Jack Gibbons, Steve Cherry, and Eloise Jacob
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Australia - Innovation & Design: Michelle Katavatis, John Rodgers, Vijay Jesuraj
Leading Change
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Australia - Innovation & Design: Michelle Katavatis, Katriese Wilder, Jess Shteyman, and Inna Geoghegan
Training & Professional Development
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Australia - Innovation & Design: Michelle Katavatis, Katriese Wilder, Jess Shteyman, and Inna Geoghegan
Teaching Excellence
The University of Sheffield
United Kingdom - HCRD Digital Course Team: Luke Miller, Dr. Heather Driscoll, Jennifer Read, and Claire Beecroft
Innovation in Accessibility
The University of Texas at El Paso
United States of America - The Center for Instructional Design: Cira Montoya Olson, Radames Gomez, Christine Endlich, Marc Soto
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Ulster University
United Kingdom - Centre for Digital Learning Enhancement: Noel Christy, Andy Jaffrey, and Dr. Ellen Bell
Ethical AI Leadership
Umm Al-Qura University
Saudi Arabia - Dr. Hanaa Yamani, Vice Dean of Information Technology and E-Learning Deanship
Training & Professional Development
Umm Al-Qura University
Saudi Arabia - Dr. Hanaa Yamani, Vice Dean of Information Technology and E-Learning Deanship
Training & Professional Development
United Arab Emirates University
United Arab Emirates - The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL): Mohammad Qatrawi, Dr. Saed Alrabaee, Waad Taha, and Jeevan Goerge
Training & Professional Development
United States Department of Agriculture
United States of America - USDA AMS Specialty Crops Inspection Division (SCI) Training & Development Branch
Ethical AI Leadership
Universidad Abierta Interamericana
Argentina - Dr. Marcelo Edgardo De Vincenzi, Dean of information Tecnology Faculty
Leading Change
Universidad de Las Americas
Chile - Michelle Bass, Online Director
Training & Professional Development
Universidad del Pacífico
Peru - Division for Teaching and Learning
Teaching Excellence
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Dominican Republic - Alina Santiago, Academic Coordinator/Teacher
Leading Change
Universidad Internacional de Valencia
Spain - Universidad Internacional de Valencia
Ethical AI Leadership
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Peru - TutorIA Team of UPC: Juan Nazario, Silvana Balarezo, Juandiego Morzán, and Jorge Bossio
Leading Change
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Peru - UPC + Minerva Learning Design Team: Jessica Vlasica, Silvana Balarezo, Milagros Suyo, and Lorena Cornejo
Teaching Excellence
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Peru - Jessica Vlasica, Head of Online Learning Design & Graduate Instructor
Leading Change
Universidad Privada del Norte
Peru - Content Factory: Milagros La Rosa Huaman, Alejandra Montani Alva, Carlos Mendieta Granda, and Henry Huaccha Nuñez
Ethical AI Leadership
Universidad Virtual CNCI
Mexico - Academia: Arely Martinez, Andrea Vazquez, Delia González, and Samuel Darío Pérez
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Université Centrale Group
Tunisia - Meriem Somai, Naoufel Ben Said, Ilhem Mestiri, Khalifa Korbi
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of Al Dhaid
United Arab Emirates - Dr. Samantha Ismaile, Acting Head of Academic Computing and Application Services
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
University of Connecticut
United States of America - Dr. Sally Chamberland and Kaitlyn Anderson
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of Hartford
United States of America - William Kenyon, eLearning Manager
Ethical AI Leadership
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Ethical AI Leadership
University of Hartford
United States of America - William Kenyon, eLearning Manager
Innovation in Accessibility
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Leading Change
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Teaching Excellence
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Training & Professional Development
University of Hartford
United States of America - Dr. Bevin Rainwater, Assistant Director of Academic Technology & Digital Innovation
Ethical AI Leadership
University of Phoenix
United States of America - University of Phoenix Academic AI Pillar Implementation Team: Dr. Marc Booker, Emily Breuker, Bridget Beville, and Doris Savron
Leading Change
University of Pretoria
South Africa - University of Pretoria E-Education Unit: Dr. Dolf Jordaan, Dr. Hannelie Untiedt, Johan Slabbert, Mpho Thukane, and Manyaku Maroga
Leading Change
University of Reading
United Kingdom - Technology Enhanced Learning: Vicki Holmes, Adam Bailey, Emma Herrod, and Maria Papaefthimiou
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of South Carolina
United States of America - eLearning Services: Alex Fiscus, Katie Vaughan, Susan Quinn, and Rhiannon Mayer
Innovation in Accessibility
University of South Carolina Upstate
United States of America - Mary Black College of Nursing: Dr. Kristi Miller, Dr. Shirleatha Dunlap, and Dr. Felicia Jenkins
Teaching Excellence
University of South Wales
United Kingdom - Tammy Laugharne, Senior Lecturer
Training & Professional Development
University of Southampton
United Kingdom - The Capability Building Working Group: Luke Kimber-Bradshaw, Dr. Sarah Fielding, Irene Bailey, and Matt Jones
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of Tabuk
Saudi Arabia - Deanship of eLearning
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
University of the Cumberlands
United States of America - Dr. Jennifer Simpson, Provost
Training & Professional Development
University of the District of Columbia
United States of America - Center for the Advancement of Learning: Fatma Elshobokshy, Pat Kittrell, Julian King, and Kayla Kelly
Ethical AI Leadership
University of the Visayas
Philippines - Dr. Ramie Bulaybulay Jr., Director, Center for Innovative Education
Innovation in Accessibility
University of the Visayas
Philippines - Center for Innovative Education: Dr. Ramie Bulaybulay, Ellah Mae Basmayor, Johannie Estrera-Pintor, Junmarie Basañes, Harry Juntilla, and Gerald Paul Dacalos
Teaching Excellence
University of the Visayas
Philippines - Center for Innovative Education: Dr. Ramie Bulaybulay, Ellah Mae Basmayor, Johannie Estrera-Pintor, Junmarie Basañes, Harry Juntilla, and Gerald Paul Dacalos
Training & Professional Development
University of the Visayas
Philippines - Center for Innovative Education: Dr. Ramie Bulaybulay, Ellah Mae Basmayor, Johannie Estrera-Pintor, Junmarie Basañes, Harry Juntilla, and Gerald Paul Dacalos
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
University of the West of England
United Kingdom - Digital Learning Team: Jenny Narborough, Glenn Duckworth, Alice Denny, Izzy Levy, and Harriet Watkinson
Training & Professional Development
Wake Tech Community College
United States of America - Academic Technology & Support Services
Teaching Excellence
Wake Technical Community College
United States of America - Elizabeth Luna, Instructor
Teaching Excellence
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
United States of America - Dr. Amanda Anderson, Assistant Professor of English
Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness
Wichita State University
United States of America - Rachel Bastian, Instructional Design Lead
Teaching Excellence
William Paterson Univeristy of New Jersey
United States of America - Dr. Jae Kim, Assistant Director
Blackboard Adoption & Engagement
Youngstown State University
United States of America - Youngstown State Online's Instructional Design and Development Center: Stephanie Adams, Joseph Alberti, Jared Roller, and Dr. Rachel Faerber-Ovaska
Leading Change
Zamorano University
Honduras - Zamorano University
