Those individuals that evaluate this recommendation should check out #satchat on a Saturday morning to see it's incredible power, professional development for educators around the world, and the excitement that's generated around different educational topics on a weekly basis. #satchat is a tremendous learning environment each week!

Josh is one of the most respected connected educators in the country. His insight and kid-centered mindset, coupled with his ability to innovate and problem solve, make him an outstanding selection for this award. Simply put, Josh is difference maker that challenges the thinking of, and impacts thousands of educators on a daily basis.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

Gwen is an incredible school leader with a servant heart. As President of the @knappelementary PTO, co-moderator of #ptchat, and Home/School Partnership guru, she is exactly what every school needs; a dedicated, diligent parent educator that puts kids first. She is the exact type of innovator that this award should be modeled after.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

Michael is a Superintendent that is a visionary, role model, and kid-centered professional. I would be honored to work alongside him. Simply put, 'he gets it'. He encourages the thousands of educators that look up to him. His innovative, problem-solving approach is respected by colleagues around the world. He is a dynamic school leader and worthy of such an award!

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

Shannon is an incredible model of a 21st century connected educator. She leads by example and connects her students with resources around the world. She is a leader on Twitter, encouraging thousands of educators to be better for kids on a daily basis. Her humble, kid-centered mindset, combined with her incredible content knowledge and innovative abilities, make her one of the finest educators around. It's an honor to learn alongside her.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

#edchat has been a game changer for connected educators around the globe. This weekly conversation is a model for all other chats. It's moderators are some of the most respected, dedicated, kid-centered educators around. A shoe-in for any category award it fits.

Tom Murray, @thomascmurray

Joe's the type of principal that I want for my own children. Joe's vision of 21st century learning is tremendous. His leadership in school-community relationships is second to none. Moderating #ptchat and leading by example in this area, show Joe's unparalleled commitment. Joe is a model educator and impacts the lives of thousands across the globe; a true leader.

Angela is one of the most passionate, motivating speaker leaders on the planet. Her message of #youmatter has been life changing for many teachers and have impacted districts around the country. Angela is an incredible connected educator that leads by example and is a model of educational leadership.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

The EdCamp foundation and movement have fundamentally changed the view of professional development, not only in the US, but across the world. The EdCamp model is raising the bar for PD, encouraging educators, and growing the capacity of leaders world-wide. Specifically, this foundation is made up of some of the finest, brilliant, dedicated group of individuals, who are fundamentally game changers.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray

Lyn is the exact type of principal that I want my own children to have. Not only is Lyn an incredible role model, her dedication to 'practice what she preaches' is highly evident. She is nationally known connected educator who shares her incredible vision of learning on her blog, "The Principal's Post". Lyn's vision of 21st century learning, combined with high expectations for all has not only yielded tremendous results, but has been a model for those around her.

Lyn's leadership is the EXACT kind of leadership the team is look for in this award. She is highly respected by her peers and is a model learner for us all.

Tom Murray - @thomascmurray