Champions of Education Awards Recipients

We are pleased to announce School Connect’s 2026 Champions of Education Award Recipients!

Education Awards

Because It Takes a Village Award

Catalyst for Education Award

Changemaker Award

Collaborative Leadership Award

School Champion of the Year Award

Hero Maker Award

Student Champion of the Year (K-6)

Student Champion of the Year (7-12)

Community Awards

Community Impact Award

Bridge Builders Award

Community Spotlight Award

National Spotlight Award

Hope Builders Award

Civic Impact Award

Founder's Heart Award

Join Our Village

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Love Our Schools Day

Become a Part of Love Our Schools Day 2026

Are you a local school with a project? Love Our Schools Day is a project-based volunteer day when the community can roll up their sleeves at a local school and make a difference where it is needed most whether it is planting a garden, painting a classroom, or fixing up a playground. Complete the interest form to get involved!

Classroom to Career Workshop

You’re invited to the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 9th!

Join education and industry leaders for an experience where partnerships form, ideas flow, businesses tap into future growth and students are connected from the classroom to cutting edge career pathways!

For Educator Appreciation Week, we got together with our friends from @bekindpeople  @myvsuw  @cityofphoenixaz @mdtproject  @azedfoundation  and @azfirstthingsfirst  to celebrate the leaders making a difference in the lives of students across Arizona. 

In this fun video, we share more about the educators who impacted our own lives when we were growing up 🫶 

What's the difference an educator made in your life? Tell us about them in the comments!

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This line from Wicked reflects what a great teacher does. 💛 

Our 2026 Changemaker Award winner, Dr. Greg Wyman, just wrote a powerful piece reminding us of the vital role educators play in our kids' lives.

As we head into Educator Appreciation Week, Greg's words are a tribute to educators everywhere who are changing lives for good. Give it a read — and if a teacher changed your life, tell us about them in the comments!

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After an incredible day celebrating our champions of education yesterday, we're full of hope and joy for what this village is capable of and looking forward to what will happen in the months ahead.

Check out what's in store at School Connect! 👀 

And if you're looking to connect with a local school or community partner but aren't sure where to start, reach out! We love making meaningful connections. 

👉 Just send us a note here: info@schoolconnectaz.org