This award is offered according to guidelines provided through ISTE.  In addition, only nominees submitted by current or past PAECT Board members are considered.  

Awardees are known for all of the following:

    * Apply available technology now
    * Move forward and don't look back
    * See students as real people
    * Teach through relationships and are inspiring, encouraging and nurturing
    * Recognize that further change is necessary but understand that it is a process
    * Realize that teacher empowerment is the key element in technology integration
    * Expect success
    * Motivate through awareness and access to information

 More information on the Making IT Happen awards can be found at   http://www.iste.org/membership/awards-recognition/making-it-happen-award