Thinkerer Award Recipients
In 2014, the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Organizational Committee instituted a new personal achievement award to recognize an individual who has provided outstanding service to both the field of education and the virtual world community at large.
The THINKERER AWARD is presented to an individual whose deeds and actions have shown a consistent selfless service towards the promotion of learning, community, educational practices, and who exemplifies the spirit of cooperative development within immersive environments.
Recipients of this award are not simply outstanding professionals in their field. Award recipients must characterize transformational leadership qualities to:
- envision and guide change;
- enhance the motivation, morale, and performance of both peers and pupils;
- promote best practices and continuous improvement; and
- inspire others through their words and actions.
The following is a listing of the current recipients
| Year Awarded | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Nominations Open |
| 2016 | Andrew M. Wheelock |
| 2015 | Alice Krueger, President Virtual Abilities |
| 2014 | Selby Evans, Professor |
