UDL Awards 2024

In honor of our 40th Anniversary, CAST proudly presents the inaugural Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Awards, recognizing exemplary leaders and distinctive contributions that drive innovation and inclusivity in education. As we mark this significant milestone, we proudly embrace our journey of evolution and innovation, recognizing the transformative impact of UDL as we envision the next 40 years of educational excellence.

CAST annually honors recipients of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and contributions that enrich the inclusive learning landscape.

Award categories are current and relevant and reflect the emerging innovations in the Universal Design for Learning landscape. This year's awards are the Anne Meyer UDL Design Award, the David Rose UDL Research Award, and the UDL Innovative Practice Award. Visit the 2024 Category Explorer to review the current set of awards that open for nomination on March 1, 2024.

Get Inspired! Join the Awards Community Process

The UDL Awards celebrate innovation, inclusivity, and the advancement of UDL principles.  All nominations come from the education community, and the awards committee completes the review and award selection process.  We encourage our community to nominate individuals, organizations, and projects that inspire them for the 2024 UDL Awards.  Your nominations drive both recognition and innovation in UDL and inclusive education.

• Review and explore the Award categories for 2024.

• Stay up to date with the current announcements and information for the 2024 UDL Awards. 

• Review the Nomination Guide for all the necessary information to submit your nomination(s) for the 2024 UDL Awards.

• Ready to submit your nomination? Complete the nomination form.