The Avant Blue Team Award
The Indiana CTO Council/Avant Blue Team Award recognizes a technology team in K-12 education that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration, innovation, and impact in supporting their district’s mission through technology leadership. This award celebrates high-performing teams that go beyond day-to-day operations to drive transformative change, enhance cybersecurity, improve digital equity, and foster a culture of innovation within their schools.
We are thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2026 Indiana CTO Council Team Award — congratulations to the outstanding team at Mount Vernon Community Schools!
This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding achievement in cybersecurity leadership, collaboration, and innovation in K-12 education. The technology team at Mt. Vernon Community Schools has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting and supporting the district’s digital learning environment through proactive cybersecurity practices, strategic planning, and a culture centered on service and resilience.
Their dedication to safeguarding students, staff, and educational operations has positioned Mt. Vernon Community Schools as a model for cybersecurity excellence across Indiana and beyond. Through teamwork, forward-thinking initiatives, and an unwavering focus on continuous improvement, their efforts have made a lasting impact on both their district and the broader educational technology community.
Please join us in congratulating the incredible team at Mt. Vernon Community Schools on this well-deserved recognition and their continued commitment to excellence in cybersecurity and educational technology.
Nominations Open for the 2027 Indiana CTO Council Team AwardNominate Today!
Special Thanks to Avant Blue
AvantBlue is an innovator in the education community and beyond, offering proven and efficient solutions. Our ongoing leadership experience in education at all levels and our ability to demonstrate solutions in our production environment set us apart. We strive to be the partner of choice for our clients by anticipating opportunities and serving as a strategic business engine to drive transformation.
Previous Winners
2025 School City of Mishawaka
2024 Carmel Clay Schools
2023 School City of Hammond
2022 MSD of Steuben County
2021 ALL INDIANA SCHOOLS
2020 ALL INDIANA SCHOOLS
2019 MSD of Mt. Vernon
2018 Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
2017 Center Grove Community School Corporation
2016 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
2015 Franklin Community Schools
2014 Plymouth Community School Corporation
2013 East Noble School Corporation
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