The Technology in Education (TIE) awards showcase excellence in technology that enhances the teaching, learning, and working environment in the Virginia Community College System. For more information on our Technology in Education awards, click here.

TIE award winners waiting with Chancellor Glenn DuBois to have picture taken.
TIE Award Categories 2009
There was a 1st 2nd and 3rd place winning project. The 1st place winner will received $1500, 2nd place will received $1000, and 3rd place received $500.The award amounts was given to the project’s primary college and can be used by the awardee for travel, hardware, software, etc.
First Place
C.J. Bracken, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
TOP-Teaching Online Project
Team: Ken Fairbanks, Ruth Smith and Joan Trabandt
Second Place
Debra Haines, Germanna Community College
Blackboard as an Advising Tool
Team: William "Bill" Fiege and Maggie Breeden
Third Place
Dan Trent, New River Community College
A Statewide Delivery System for Training the Building Trades: Teaching Joe the Plumber
The People’s Choice Award, a new award this year, went to an individual or team whose presentation embodies the "Wow" factor in presenting their project for the benefit of the viewing public. The award was based upon attendees' ballots completed on site. The winning project received a People’s Choice Award certificate and a gift certificate from one of our conference vendors. The People’s Choice Awardee was be determined solely by conference attendees voting on site.
People's Choice Winner
Cynthia Horen, Tidewater Community College
TCC-VB OWL
Team: Ron Key, Dale DeSarro, Bill Harlow, Tina Lenhart, Gerry Liette and Fred Valet