2026 Leader in Excellence Award
Pioneers. Trendsetters. Forward thinkers. 2026 Winners arrow_cool_down Past Winners eastWe’re celebrating the people and districts that go above and beyond with their Skyward expertise — the changemakers, innovators, and everyday heroes transforming education one click at a time.
Nominate a leader for 2027
Think of the teammate who’s always solving problems with flair, or the district that’s turned Skyward into a launchpad for big ideas. If they’re using Skyward to make a meaningful difference in K–12 education, we want to hear about them!
Help us honor these Skyward superheroes and super-districts with the 2026 Leader in Excellence Award. Your nomination is the applause they deserve!
Who is eligible?
For the individual award: Current employees of districts that used Skyward in the 2024–25 school year are invited to nominate another member of their district.
For the district award: Any district that used Skyward in the 2024–25 school year is invited to enter.
The grand prize?
Both individual and district winners will receive:
- Free registration to iCon 2026, Skyward’s premier international conference.
- February 25–27, 2026 | St. Pete Beach, Florida
- Recognition during a special awards ceremony at the conference.
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Mark your calendars — the deadline for entries is August 22, 2025. We’ll roll out the red carpet to announce the winners in early 2026.
Good luck, and thank you for helping us celebrate the brilliance across our Skyward community!