Nominating the TechStart Student of the Year
Dwayne Wallace is 2024 TechStart Student of the Year from Warrenton High School link here: https://www.techstart.org/technology-student-of-the-year-award-2024
TechStart recognizes a Student of the Year and two runners-up among high school juniors and seniors. In 2025, TechStart will present a student of the year award to both a boy and girl high school student. Our student winner receives a $2,000 scholarship toward college tuition or related expenses. Look for the chance to nominate students for the 2025 award in January 2025. The award will be presented at Technology Association of Oregon’s 41st Annual Tech Awards ceremony on May 5, 2025.
TechStart asks technology teachers to nominate students for the TechStart annual Student of the Year award.
What technology teachers should consider when nominating a TechStart Student of the Year
These are some of the criteria technology teachers should consider when nominating a student for the award. The student should:
Make a sustained, positive impact in the classroom, school, and district
Demonstrate tech leadership and engagement beyond the classroom
For the 2025 Student of the Year award, TechStart has a two-step nomination process. There is a short form to nominate a student candidate. Once the candidate is nominated, TechStart has a TechStart Student Application form to be completed to gather information about the candidate.
2025 NOMINATION AND AWARD SCHEDULE
March 17: Close nominations for students
April 1: Close application process for students
April 8: Close application process for teachers to recommend students
April 17: Select and notify winners and invite them to the TAO awards
May 5: Present awards at the TAO Tech Awards event
TechStart also honors top tech teachers. Learn more about our Technology Teacher of the Year Awards.