EDUCAUSE Awards
Recognizing Exceptional Leaders in Our Community
The EDUCAUSE Awards Program, under the guidance of the Recognition Committee, brings peer endorsement and distinction to professional accomplishments in higher education technology.
Awards
The Leadership Award is our highest recognition and honors exemplary leaders whose work has had significant positive impact on advancing the theory and practice of information technology in higher education.
The Community Leadership Award recognizes members for their roles as community leaders and active volunteers in professional service to the broader higher education information technology community.
The DEI Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.
The Rising Star Award recognizes higher education information technology rising leaders whose records reflect ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the profession and increased levels of leadership and responsibility.
2024 Leadership Award
David Weil
Vice President and Chief Information and Analytics Officer, Ithaca College
For his decades of dedicated service and visionary leadership in the technology community; for guiding and inspiring others through partnerships, innovative thinking, and professional development; for his profound impact on higher education through his work at Ithaca College and beyond.
2024 Community Leadership Award
Adam Finkelstein
Associate Director, Learning Environments, Teaching and Learning Services, McGill University
For advancing higher education through collaborative initiatives and innovative projects that enhance teaching and learning; for leading the design of cutting-edge learning environments at McGill University; for contributing to EDUCAUSE with dedication, expertise, and a commitment to the global academic community.
2024 DEI Leadership Award
Jay James
Cybersecurity Operations Lead, Auburn University
For his unwavering commitment to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued; for his leadership in advancing DEI through innovative programs and mentoring; for extending the impact of DEI efforts across Auburn University and beyond, fostering a sense of belonging and opportunity for all.
2024 Rising Star Award
Sarah J. Buszka
Senior Relationship Manager, Stanford University
For her outstanding leadership, empathy, and commitment to fostering young professional engagement in higher education; for her expertise in navigating the technical and strategic challenges of the field; and for her active role in elevating the voices of young professionals within the EDUCAUSE community.
Leslie Mojeiko
Senior Instructional Designer, University of Florida
For her exceptional service leadership, dedication to student success, and impactful contributions to higher education technology; for driving innovation in instructional design and AI integration; for her commitment to advancing the field and supporting the EDUCAUSE community with passion and expertise.
Thank You
Moran Technology Consulting, an EDUCAUSE founding Mission Partner, is proud to sponsor the recognition of impactful and visionary IT leaders who are addressing the challenges of today's environment while driving the digital transformation of their institutions and higher education.