
We encourage you to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals or groups who have significantly impacted regional education and student success. The 2024 Toward a Shared Vision Awards will honor leaders in the following categories:
- Transformation
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Student-centered
- Equity-focused
Awardees will be celebrated during a special dinner and awards ceremony on the evening of October 8th, featuring remarks from special guest, Sonya Christian, Chancellor of California Community Colleges.
Submit your nomination here: Nominate Now. The nomination form closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, August 16.
For inspiration, you can learn more about last year’s winners here.

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Growing Inland Achievement Earns Gold and Two Silver ADDY Awards, Plus Multiple Finalist Honors
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) received one Gold ADDY and two Silver ADDY Awards at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, Inland Empire competition. GIA was also named a finalist in five additional categories. Hosted by the Inland Empire chapter of the American Advertising Federation, the awards recognize excellence in creative and…
Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, convened the first Business Education Network (BEN) Senior Advisory Council on February 25 at Ontario International Airport. The session was facilitated by the Business-Higher Education Forum. The council brings together leaders from business, K–12, higher education, and workforce systems to better align employer…



