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JULIE
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YOUNG
EDUCATION
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Young has been recognized for her work and contributions by nearly every organization that contributes to virtual education. She has been honored to accept the following awards:
FDLA Pioneer in Distance Learning Award, 2013
Orlando Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award, 2013
Florida Safety Council’s Gold Star for Safety Award, 2013
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council Women of Distinction in Central Florida Award, 2012
Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award, 2012
Florida Diversity Council’s Multicultural Leadership Award, 2012
IMS Learning Impact Award, 2012
iNACOL Outstanding Individual Contributor, 2011
Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, 2011
Featured in Digital Learning’s Converge 2011 Yearbook Top 50 Innovators
Named Technology & Learning Top 30 Influencers in Ed Tech, 2010
CODiE Award, 2010
CODiE Award, 2009
USDLA Best Practices Award (Also awarded in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
Better Government Award, 2008
EdNet Impact Award, 2007
EdNet Pioneer Award, 2006
Excellence in IT Leadership from IT Florida, 2004
Business Week “Top 50 WebSmart Organization”, 2003
Center for Digital Education – In the Arena Award, 2002
Global Alliance for Transitional Education, Medallion of the Alliance Award, 2002
Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award, e-School News, 2002
United States Distance Learning Association, Hall of Fame, 2002
Net Day Hero Award, 2001
Canadian Association Distance Education, 2000