Volunteer of the Year Award

CoSN could not accomplish its mission without our amazing volunteers. Volunteers contribute to CoSN on committees, leadership and initiative advisory panels, state chapter boards, and more. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of one CoSN member who has provided exemplary support to the organization over the past year. In addition, we honor several of our volunteers with induction into the CoSN Volunteer Hall of Fame each year.

Thank you to our award sponsor, AT&T.

Eligibility

All CoSN members who have served as volunteers are eligible for this award. The winner is selected by CoSN leadership with consideration from committee chair recommendations.

2025 Award Winner: Volunteer of the Year

Mike Daugherty, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Technology, and Communications, Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District (OH)

Mike Daugherty has been a tireless volunteer and an invaluable leader in Ohio’s educational technology community. During the pandemic, he served as Chair of Ohio CoSN—our state’s chapter of CoSN—and even extended his term an extra year to support the group during a critical time.

One of Mike’s most impactful contributions has been the creation and leadership of a highly successful CETL study group. What began under his leadership during his time as Chair has grown into an annual fall cohort that meets weekly through the end of the year, guiding participants through the CETL framework. The group takes their certification exams in January or February, and thanks to Mike’s dedication, Ohio now sees around 20 new CETLs each year—more than any other state! Over 10% of all CETLs nationwide come from OH