2025 CITE Award Nominations Now Open
Nomination Process:
Go to CITE Awards - California IT in Education and click on the “Submit A Nomination” button to sign into the awards nomination software. Aside from basic information on the nominee you will provide an up to 500-word nomination narrative that recognizes the accomplishments of the nominee.
- Enlist several people to gather information and write the narrative
- Mention specific accomplishments
- Include results / data whenever possible
- Mention involvement with CITE (Regional Groups, Committees, Speaking/Moderating)
- Write as a letter to the Awards Task Force (having an audience helps you write.. and helps with AI prompts)
- Read and address all the award qualifications
Here are some examples:
OK/General:
She is the knowledge hub of our IT organization and is sought out by everyone when they need information or an explanation.
Good/More Specifics:
She has taken the initiative to bring a project management approach to our department to improve our efficiency. Last year she completed the TMAP program and brought lots of useful information back to our team.
Great/Specifics and Results:
She has proactively introduced a project management approach to our department, significantly enhancing efficiency. Notably, she spearheaded the transition to a new Help Desk Ticketing System, which reduced ticket resolution time by 25%. Last year, after successfully completing the TMAP program, she shared valuable insights with the team. One of her key initiatives was implementing a cross-training program to address skill gaps across various sites. This initiative has proven instrumental in decreasing response times and provided career development opportunities for those newer to the IT field.
This is a great opportunity to recognize those unsung heroes, community builders, enthusiastic technology evangelist, and rising stars! All nominees will be recognized at the CITE Annual Conference and award winners will receive a free pass to the conference and other perks.
Award Nominations are open for:
Technology Leader Award (Leadership)
This award goes to a person who is currently in an IT role, that is not a leadership role, at a Local Education Agency (LEA). This person may not be in a leadership role but has exhibited leadership qualities and created a positive impact within their department, LEA, or community with the work they’ve done. This person is also a CITE member who exudes qualities that align with CITE’s mission, vision, and goals.
Technology Staff Award (Leadership)
This award goes to a person who is currently in an IT role, that is not a leadership role, at a Local Education Agency (LEA). This person may not be in a leadership role but has exhibited leadership qualities and created a positive impact within their department, LEA, or community with the work they’ve done. This person is also a CITE member who exudes qualities that align with CITE’s mission, vision, and goals.
Regional Community (Community)
This is one or more awards given at the regional level for dedication to the CITE community, education, and CITE’s mission, vision, goals. Regional Groups can nominate an individual, team, a CITE Regional Group, or a whole educational organization such as a school, district, or county office of education.
Educational Leader Award (Learning)
This award goes to one or more who are leading an effort to use technology in the learning process successfully. Currently working in a Local Education Agency (LEA) and actively involved in the learning process in a way that is effectively using technology. This nominee does NOT need to be a CITE Member, yet they should show dedication to CITE, the education community, or other organizations through volunteerism and/or their work.