For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
Status: Closed
A professional distinction conferred by the OLC Board of Directors for exemplary leadership in online learning.
Fall Awards portal is now open.
Since 2010, the Online Learning Consortium has recognized individual OLC members as OLC Fellows. Recognition as an OLC Fellow is one of unusual professional distinction and is conferred upon individual members of the Online Learning Consortium by the OLC Board of Directors for outstanding work within digital learning, extraordinary contributions to the field, distinguished service to OLC, and extraordinary leadership. Special attention is given to an individual’s contributions in one or more areas represented by the OLC Dimensions of Quality.
Fellow recognition is an honor that an individual cannot seek. Rather, a nomination must be initiated by another OLC Fellow, an OLC Individual Member, or an OLC Institutional Member.
A Fellow Selection Committee will be appointed by the OLC Board President and will have responsibility for managing the nomination process, for evaluating all nominations submitted, and for recommending a limited number of candidates to the Board of Directors for selection. The Fellow Selection Committee receives nominations, reviews credentials, and recommends candidates for approval by the OLC Board of Directors.
OLC Fellow Nominations are evaluated on four primary criteria:
View the page below to see a list of the individuals who have been recognized as OLC Fellows.
For additional information about the OLC Awards and Recognition programs, please email us at awards@onlinelearning-c.org.
Status: Closed
March 2, 2026
Award Portal Opens
June 15, 2026
Award Portal Closes
November 2026
Award Winners recognized at OLC Accelerate 2026 onsite in Orlando.
August 3-5, 2026 | Tarleton State Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas and
August 6-7, 2026 | Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois
OLC Elevate is a bold new initiative from OLC that brings high-impact digital learning discussions, hands-on workshops, and thought leadership directly to your regional community. Designed as an alternative to traditional large-scale conferences, each OLC Elevate event is co-created with a selected partner organization to focus on timely, cutting-edge topics that drive meaningful innovation.