Awards & Recognition Committee

The MassCUE Awards & Recognition Committee oversees awards and recognition handed out by the Board. Members review and make recommendations to the Board for recipient(s) under the guidance of the committee chair. The committee recommends candidates for the Pathfinder Award, Administrator Award and Shelley Chamberlain Community Service Award.
These prestigious awards are presented each year at the MassCUE Fall Conference at Gillette Stadium.
Each MassCUE Committee is made up of a dedicated team of volunteers. The following make up the current Awards & Recognition Committee Chairs and Committee Members.
Chair(s)
Andrew Marcinek
VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED 2026-2028Andrew Marcinek brings over 15 years of leadership in educational technology and digital learning to the MassCUE Board of Directors. As the author of Teaching Digital Kindness (Routledge, 2023), Andrew is a leading advocate for student digital well-being and intentional, equitable use of technology in schools. His philosophy centers on aligning technology with core educational values to empower learners and educators. During his tenure on the MassCUE Board, Andrew has co-chaired the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and served on the Finance Committee, helping guide the organization’s fiscal stewardship and strategic priorities. Andrew is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration,…
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Andrew Marcinek
VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED 2026-2028Andrew Marcinek brings over 15 years of leadership in educational technology and digital learning to the MassCUE Board of Directors. As the author of Teaching Digital Kindness (Routledge, 2023), Andrew is a leading advocate for student digital well-being and intentional, equitable use of technology in schools. His philosophy centers on aligning technology with core educational values to empower learners and educators. During his tenure on the MassCUE Board, Andrew has co-chaired the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and served on the Finance Committee, helping guide the organization’s fiscal stewardship and strategic priorities. Andrew is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices that support Massachusetts educators and students in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Members
MassCUE Awards

MassCUE’s Administrator Award is presented to a Massachusetts Administrator in recognition for visionary leadership in the field of educational technology. The Administrator’s efforts have gone “above and beyond” in providing inspiration to other administrators and educators.

MassCUE’s Pathfinder Award is presented to a Massachusetts Educator and leader whose efforts have enhanced the field of educational technology. This person has gone “above and beyond” in demonstrating leadership and providing inspiration to other educators.
The Shelley Chamberlain Community Service Award is awarded annually at the MassCUE Fall Conference by the MassCUE Board of Directors to a deserving member of the MassCUE Community who has exemplified the qualities of servant leadership in their school, organizational community, or MassCUE. These qualities include:
- Strong interpersonal leadership skills
- An emphasis on “the other” rather than “self”
- The ability to articulate and develop a strong vision to support a school/community
- Clear evidence of an impact the work of the leader has had on the school/community
Interested in joining the Awards & Recognition Committee? Contact Andrew Marcinek at amarcinek@masscue.org.

