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.
We’re thrilled to host the 2024 UDL Awards! Here, we outline everything you need to know.
This guide is here to help you prepare and submit a nomination for the 2024 UDL Awards.
Stay updated on all the latest CAST 40th Anniversary-led activities, conferences, events, awards, and programs.
We invite nominations in the following categories: Anne Meyer UDL Design Award, David Rose UDL Research Award, and the UDL Innovative Practice Award.
Meet the 2024 UDL Awards Committee.
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.
For any questions about the UDL Awards and the process for 2024, contact McKenzie Nichols at mnichols@cast.org.