Nominees

Congratulations to our 2026 Catalyst Awards nominees!

Nominees displayed in alphabetical order

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

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