PETE&C DREAM AWARDS 

In 2019 PETE&C began giving awards to recognize outstanding contributors in the field of Education  Technology with our past winners for each award listed below. To be considered for a PETE&C award, we encourage you to nominate someone or even consider self-nominating by November 1, 2025. Remember, there is an award for everyone at PETE&C!

PETE&C Award Application

Meritorious Service Award
2025 - Michael Golden, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
2024 - Amy Munro, PDE & James Roberts, York County School of Technology
2023 - Diahann Ouly & Jim Gates
2022 - Dr. Jim Bolton & Dan Berger
2021 - Julie Tritt Schell
2020 - Rosie Parmiagani
2019 - Dr. Kyle Peck & Jay Himes

Dr. Laura Hummell Technology Innovator of the Year
2025 - Dianne Krause, Wissahickon School District
2024 - Shannon Oliver, Northeastern SD
2023 - Greg Natale, Commonwealth Charter Academy & Ian Winn,
            Matt Wagoner, & Dan Snelbaker, West Shore SD
2022 - Hollie Woodard, Council Rock SD
2021 - Kheila Dunkerly, Bermudian Springs SD
2020 - Gina Ligouri, Montour SD
2019 - Jennifer Southmayd, West Chester Area SD

Technology Administrator of the Year
2025 - Dr. Megan Collett, Fox Chapel Area SD
2024 - Jeffrey Hoffman, California Area SD
2023 - Lindsay Smith, Central Bucks SD
2022 - Karyn Dobda, Quaker Valley SD
2021 - Dr. Janeen Peretin, Baldwin-Whitehall SD
2020 - Brett Slezak, Allegheny Valley SD

Technology Student of the Year
2025 - Rehan Ahmed & Josh Dimler, Parkland HS, Parkland SD
2024 - Joseph Stillions, Kiski Area SD
2023 - Madeline Krassner, Abbington HS, Abington SD
2022 - Nicolette Lyscik, Montour HS, Montour SD
2020 - Adam Liggett, Dear Lakes MS, Dear Lakes SD
2019 - Mila Acosta Morales, Tohickon MS, Central Bucks SD
 

• Any person doing unique or outstanding work to innovate in the educational technology field.
• The applicant or the nominator must submit the application form by November 1. The application should describe the nominee’s educational background and noteworthy achievements and explain how they promoted, participated, and innovated in educational technology.
• Two (2) recommendations from individuals and an essay are to be submitted with the application.

• Any administrator who encourages or facilitates innovation and/or leadership in the use of technology in school entities.
• The applicant or the nominator must submit the application form by November 1, highlighting the nominee's educational background, noteworthy technology innovation, and/or leadership achievements and explain how they encouraged or facilitated the use of technology in school entities.
• Two (2) recommendations from individuals and an essay are to be submitted with the application.

• Any student in grades 6-12 doing unique or outstanding work to promote or participate in educational technology endeavors.
• The applicant or the nominator, if nomination someone else, must submit the application form by November 1. The application should describe the educational background and noteworthy achievements and explain how they promoted and participated in an educational technology program.
• Two (2) recommendations from individuals and an essay are vital components of the application, as they provide a comprehensive view of the nominees' achievements and potential.
• Teachers are encouraged to share the awards information with their students and nominate their students.