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FGDLA Annual Awards

The awards ceremony recognized individuals and organizations throughout the Federal Government in their use of innovative learning technologies.

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2021 FGDLA Awards Cermony Registration

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2021 FGDLA Awards Ceremony Program

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Organizational Award - Medallion Order Form

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FGDLA Awards Nominations - Additional Information

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Call for 2021 FGDLA Awards Nominations!

The FGDLA Award [virtual] ceremony will be held to recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts in distance learning initiatives. This year, there will be organizational and individual award categories.  Recognize someone today!

Key Dates

Deadline to Submit Award Nomination:   Friday, October 1, 2021
Notification of Award:  Friday, October 15, 2021
Presentation Ceremony:   Thursday, December 9, 2021, Time: 2:00 PM EST
Location:  Virtual

Take a few minutes to submit a nomination form. Click on Nominate Button for the online nomination form:

Individual Awards

Eagle

In recognition of an individual that has served the Federal Government distance learning community by providing exceptional leadership, vision, and advocacy.

Hall of Fame

In recognition of an individual who has made significant contributions in promoting and developing distance learning in the Federal Government.

Pioneer

In recognition of an individual for demonstrating initiative and leadership in the development and implementation of distance learning in the Federal Government. 

Pillar

 In recognition for outstanding service or significant contribution to the FGDLA by an individual not affiliated with the Federal Government.

Organizational Awards

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Eagle

In recognition of an organization that has served the Federal Government distance learning community by providing exceptional leadership, vision, and advocacy.

Five-Star

In recognition of an organization for demonstrating excellence in providing enterprise-wide distance learning solutions for the Federal Government.

Innovation

In recognition of an organization for demonstrating leadership in the development of emerging distance learning technologies providing enterprise-wide solutions for the Federal Government.

Pillar

In recognition for outstanding service or significant contribution to the FGDLA by an organization not affiliated with the Federal Government.

Federal Government Distance Learning Association

The Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA) is a nonprofit, professional association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning in the Federal Government, in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for Non-Profit organizations and annually files IRS Form 990-N and the concomitant IRS Letter of 501(c)3 Affirmation. FGDLA is charted by the State of Ohio. The Association actively fosters collaboration and understanding among those involved in leveraging technology and instructional media in support of the education and training needs of the Federal Government.

Focused on supporting Federal Government agencies involved in distance learning, the FGDLA encourages the application of all forms of distance learning media, as well as embracing innovative methods in integrating instructional technologies to meet the training and education needs of the Federal Government. Our membership is derived primarily from individuals employed by the various agencies within the Federal Government. The FGDLA is a chapter of the United States Distance Learning Association.

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