FGDLA Annual Awards
The awards ceremony recognize individuals and organizations throughout the Federal Government in their use of innovative learning technologies.
Nominations have closed!
The FGDLA Award [virtual] ceremony is held to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts in distance learning initiatives. This year, there will be organizational and individual award categories. Recognize someone today!
Key Dates
Award winners: Friday, September 25, 2026
Awards mailed to recipients (~ 3 weeks to presentation): November 13, 2026
Awards Virtual Presentation Ceremony: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Time: 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Ceremony with the Adobe Connect platform
Register to attend the virtual ceremony using the link below.
For further information, contact Dr. Jolly Holden (jollyholden@bellsouth.net)
The 2026 FGDLA Awards are sponsored by Blackboard.
Individual Awards
Pioneer
In recognition of an individual for demonstrating initiative and leadership in the development and implementation of distance learning in the Federal Government.
Hall of Fame
In recognition of an individual who has made significant contributions in promoting and developing distance learning in the Federal Government.
Eagle
In recognition of an individual that has served the Federal Government distance learning community by providing exceptional leadership, vision, and advocacy.
Pillar
In recognition for outstanding service or significant contribution to the FGDLA by an individual not affiliated with the Federal Government.
Organizational Awards
Five-Star
In recognition of an organization for demonstrating excellence in providing enterprise-wide distance learning solutions for the Federal Government.
Innovation
In recognition of an organization for demonstrating leadership in the development of emerging distance learning technologies providing enterprise-wide solutions for the Federal Government.
Eagle
In recognition of an organization that has served the Federal Government distance learning community by providing exceptional leadership, vision, and advocacy.
Pillar
In recognition for outstanding service or significant contribution to the FGDLA by an organization not affiliated with the Federal Government.