NOMINATE YOUR EDUCATOR.

Now in it's 5th year! The Blue Heron Educator Award is about honoring educators who embody the characteristics of agility, integrity, compassion, and perseverance, and have gone above and beyond to inspire those same traits in their students—both in and out of the classroom. In a time when education is evolving—and when educators are facing extraordinary challenges—we believe it’s more important than ever to honor the people guiding, uplifting, and reimagining what’s possible for young people.

 

 

Our Outward Bound School operates two campuses in Baltimore and Washington DC and will recognize two educators - one from each major metro area. The Blue Heron Educator Award is open to middle or high school educators, administrators, youth non-profit leaders, or anyone working directly with youth in your community. Each winner will receive an exclusive wooden tabletop award and a one-day teambuilding experience for themselves and members of their team!

2025 nominations open May 5 - 22nd!

2023 Blue Heron Award Winners

Tiescheka Stuart, Roosevelt STAY Opportunity Academy, Washington, DC

Sabina Sully, Patterson Park Public Charter School, Baltimore, MD

2022 Blue Heron Award Winners

Andrew Schick, Cardozo Education Campus

Nicole Veltre-Luton, Digital Harbor High School

2021 Blue Heron Award Winners

Liz Bilbao, The Lab School of Washington

Richard Bianchi, MERVO