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OLC Best-in-Track Award Winners

The OLC Best-in-Track Awards recognize the highest-rated conference presentations in each track, based on attendee evaluations. Selected a few weeks after the conference concludes, these awards reflect both the quality and impact of the sessions.

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Innovate 2026

  • Elizabeth Robertson Hornsby, Southern University at New Orleans – Digital Learning Leadership and Workforce Futures
  • Bethany Buck, Fort Valley State University – Emerging Tools and Digital Learning Technologies
  • Robert Stephan, Matthew Hillin, University of Arizona – Learning Design and Teaching Innovation
  • Janet Kennedy M.D., Western New England University – Student Success and Empowerment

Accelerate 2025

  • Fred Aebli, Purdue – Innovative and Effective Digital Learning Design
  • Carey Hansard, Dr. Kamille Leptz, Embry-Riddle – Leadership, Partnerships, and Organizational Strategy
  • Dr. Sean Nufer, Dr. Veronica Estrada, Mark Labbett, Ruben Cortez – Learner Success, Engagement, and Empowerment
  • Wendy Wallberg, JD, LL.M., Lynn University – Professional Development, Quality Assurance, and Support

Innovate 2025

  • Amber Emanuel, University of Florida – Student Support, Success and Empowerment
  • Lisa Batchelder, Sarah Freye, Michigan State University – Learning Design, Instruction and Open Pedagogy
  • Quinetta Bartley, Chasitie Goodman, Tennessee State University – Leadership and Organizational Success Strategies
  • Brian Beatty, San Francisco State University – Emerging Education Technologies and Innovations

Accelerate 2024

  • John Vivolo, ED.D(c), Aaron Ross, Yeshiva University – Digital Learning Design and Effectiveness
  • Jonathan McMichael, Sue Hoffman, Arizona State University – Tempe, Innovative Learning Environments and Technologies
  • Lynn Wahl, Kory Trosclair, Jeremy Bailey, University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Development
  • Arrow Isabella Brisa Phillis Carmencita Toll Pickett Becerra Hill, Dartmouth College – Equity, Access, and Inclusion in Digital Education

Innovate 2024

  • Leslie Paige Mojeiko, Chris Sharp, University of Florida – Learning Design, Instruction, and Open Pedagogy
  • Dr. Chalu Harris Adams, Dr. Sarah Skudin, Michelle Pohlen, Dr. Courtney Munday, Western Governors University – Student Support, Success, and Empowerment
  • Emily Rush, Ph.D., Margaret (Peg) Checchi, M.Ed., Daniel Martin, B.S.C.S., M.B.A., Laura Smith, M.A., RUSH University – Emerging Education Technologies and Innovations
  • Nicole Weber, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Future of Work, Career, and Industry
  • Tess Diver, Ed.D., Southern New Hampshire University – Leadership and Organizational Success Strategies

Accelerate 2023

  • Nadia V. Jaramillo Cherrez, Ph.D., Naomi R. Aguiar, Ph.D., Oregon State University Ecampus – Research, Evaluation, and Learning Analytics
  • Tolulope Noah, Ed.D., California State University, Long Beach – Engaged and Effective Teaching and Learning
  • Erin O’Connor Marsano, Cece Lively, Amy Sloan, Laila Sanguras, Baylor University – Student Support and Success
  • Dr. Robbie Melton, Dr. Gerry Hanley, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) – Access, Equity, and Open Education
  • Ellen Ramsey, Ph.D., Lynn University – Technology and Future Trends

Innovate 2023

  • Rob Rose, University of North Florida – Engaged and Effective Teaching and Learning
  • Kat Klement, Bemidji State University – Open Learning
  • Dr. Blair Stamper, University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Research: Designs, Methods, and Findings
  • Omid Fotuhi, PhD., WGU Labs & The University of Pittsburgh – Research, Evaluation, and Learning Analytics

Accelerate 2022

  • Dr. Daphne L. King, EdD, MSW, LCSW, Terri Ann Guingab, MEd, George Mason University – Blended Learning Strategy and Practice
  • Cheryl Dowd, Kathryn Kerensky, State Authorization Network (SAN) – Leadership and Institutional Strategy
  • Kathleen Brady, Kelly Davis, Mark Pfuntner, Melissa Youngman, NTID/RIT – Student Support and Success
  • Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa ápi, Nevada State College – Technology and Fututre Trends

Innovate 2022

Innovate 2022

  • Dr. Gina L. Solano, State University of New York – Oneota – Teaching and Learning Practice
  • Jessica Morris, University of Pennsylvania – Leadership and Advocacy
  • Gerard L. Hanley, MERLOT-SkillsCommons @ California State University Long Beach – Career and Technical Education
  • Robyn Brown, Miami University Regionals E-Campus – Instructional Technologies and Tools
  • Holly M. Sumner, Andrea D. Thompson, Southeast Missouri State University – Teaching and Learning Practice
  • Lorna Gonzalez, Ph.D., Michael McGarry, California State University Channel Islands – Process, Problems, and Practices
  • Daniel Rockwell, Suzanne Galayda, EdPlus at Arizona State University – Student Success
  • Michelle Singh, Ph.D., Kylah Torre, Ph.D., Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Open Learning
  • Bettyjo Bouchey, Ed.D., Joseph D. Levy, Ed.D., National Louis University – Blended Teaching and Learning
  • Naomi R. Aguiar, Heather Garcia, Laurie Kirkner, Tianhong Shi, Oregon State University Ecampus – Research: Designs, Methods, and Findings
  • Steve Fabiani, Mitch Kase, Alex Smiros, Hofstra University – Teaching and Learning Practice
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November 16-19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida

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OLC Accelerate is the premiere online learning conference showcasing groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. 

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