Champions of Education Awards Winners

We are pleased to announce School Connect’s Champions of Education Award Winners for 2025!

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 me in celebrating these shining stars of the education community!”

Danielle Lerner, Journalist

“I appreciate School Connect’s dedication to public education and its willingness to recognize individuals who believe that every student must be engaged in meaningful real-life learning that meets their strengths and needs. It takes a village to do this work. Schools cannot do it alone. Thank you for taking the time to recognize the efforts of so many in our communities who make it happen for our kids.”

Marcie Hutchinson, President, Mesa Public Schools Governing Board

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Champions of Education Awards 2025

The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth. Every year School Connect presents awards in 15 categories, including individuals ranging from kindergarten all the way to CEO! Join us to honor their legacy!

Happy Independence Day from School Connect—where we believe every act of empowering schools creates a brighter future for our kids!

Thank you for being part of our village!

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Want to make a difference? You might be just one connection away...

Just ask these 21 incredible girls! When Brooke Mandelbaum, a high schooler with a big heart, dreamed of giving back and helping girls feel beautiful, all she needed was a pathway.

That’s where School Connect came in—connecting Brooke with counselor Adriana Toles at Alhambra High School. 

Together, they made prom dreams come true for 21 young women from Alhambra and Cesar Chavez High Schools who had a chance to pick out their own dresses, received perfume and tickets, and created memories they’ll never forget.

This is the power of connection—reminding every student that they matter, inside and out. 

Here’s to sparking more joy, one connection at a time! 

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You're invited to join us at the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 10th!

As Dr. Carol Lippert shared, during this interactive event, educators and industry leaders will come together to connect, explore ways to enhance learning, and develop effective workplace pipelines. 

Will we see you there?! 

👉 Grab your spot here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career

Thank you to our partners: Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Victory Schools AZ, and Fiesta Sports Foundation for making this event possible!

#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education