23rd Annual "Innovation in Education Awards Program"

The premiere awards event in San Diego County that honors educators and students for their innovative achievements, supports award-winning STEM programs, provides STEM scholarships to underserved students, and supports college & career pathways. All of these will take place at the 23rd Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” by the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at SeaWorld San Diego’s Nautilus Pavilion. A limited amount of tickets are available to purchase now!

Address: 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Parking is free at 4 pm.

Check in is at the Main Gate - go in through the metal detectors and our check in table will be located before the main entrance

Please note: Check in is from 4:00pm to 6:30pm only - you will not be able to check in after 6:30pm

Please register early to secure your reservation - tickets are limited.

Event Schedule:

• 4:00 pm - Registration Open
• 5:00 pm - Awards Program in beautiful Nautilus Pavillion. The program includes the AVID Scholarship Awards, Innovation in Education Awards, Special Awards
• 6:30 pm: Hosted reception with buffet, refreshments, and bar, plus exhibit tables.
• 8:00pm - Event concludes

Hosted Bar Open 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

If you are an awardee or sponsor, please email Jane Schlosberg at amFuZSB8IGNsYXNzcm9vbW9mdGhlZnV0dXJlICEgb3Jn for a complimentary registration code.

*Please register each person with the name they would like on their name badge*

Name badges are printed from the registration list. Your name badge is your ticket to the event. Do not register multiple people using your name as your guests will not be registered for the event.

You will receive an email with an Eventbrite ticket - you may bring your Eventbrite ticket to the event for verification but it is not necessary.

If you purchased a ticket and cannot attend, you must cancel by May 14 for a refund (does not include Eventbrite fees).

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