TELL Awards 2026

2026 TELL Application Information

The LHRIC will honor recipients in three categories: Outstanding Innovative Instructional Technology Coach, Outstanding Innovative Teacher, and Outstanding Innovative Leader.

These prestigious awards reflect the recognition by their peers in the region of the honorees’ overall excellence, their vision, their ability to inspire others, and the demonstrated effectiveness and sustainability in their use of instructional technology.

Application Due Date: February 6, 2026 (midnight)

Award recipients are invited to attend the TELL Award Event and Ceremony at Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York: Monday, March 16, 2026 [REGISTER]

Join Us March 16th, TELL Award

Monday, March 16th will be the 2026 LHRIC Technology in Education through Leadership and Learning (TELL) award ceremony. Our day will begin with a warm, welcoming breakfast, followed by a special recognition of our guests and inspiring remarks from the LHRIC leadership team, who proudly organize this event on behalf of our regional leaders. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of honoring many outstanding district teachers and leaders—don’t miss your chance to be part of this tradition. Secure your spot today!

>>Register for our Prestigious Award Ceremony

What are the TELL Awards? Visit our 2025: Recap

The Technology in Education through Leadership and Learning (TELL) is an annual awards ceremony that allows us to celebrate and learn from educators and leaders from across the region who transform education. Awardees apply for or are nominated by their peers for their outstanding accomplishments and innovation and are recognized by LHRIC leadership through a selection and review process.

Check out our 2025 TELL Awardees

Watch the Video of the Event

Read the Event Recap

Additional Support

For questions, contact Mary Lynn Collins (mcollins@lhric.org ) or Leslie Accardo (laccardo@lhric.org ).