Celebrating excellence in instructional design, accessibility, and syllabus creation
Congratulations to the 2025 winners
It’s official! We would like recognize the winners of the Syllabus Awards 2025. Winners were selected from thousands of instructors and designers from hundreds of institutions. Check out the individual awards and the recipients below.
Don’t forget to come back and visit to learn about next year’s award categories and how you can register to participate.
You can also find our winners from 2024 here.
Digital Impact Award
Nadia Charania, University of Michigan
Recognizes an instructor who has reimagined the syllabus as a digitally native, 21st-century resource.
Universal Access Award
University System of Georgia, eCampus
Honors an institution that has committed to making syllabi open and accessible to all learners.
Excellence in Engagement Award
Sharon Chanley, Upper Iowa University
Celebrates an instructor who has successfully driven student engagement with their syllabus and curriculum.
Curriculum Creator Leadership Award
Sheila M. Farrell, Dixie Technical College
Recognizes an instructional designer, faculty member, or team contributor who has led the design and creation of a significant volume of syllabi, course templates, and academic resources.
