The Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) is seeking nominations to recognize incredible digital equity leaders with the state’s first-ever Digital Inclusion Awards, which will be presented live at a celebration in Worcester during Digital Inclusion week in October.

MBI is asking for nominations for the following awards:

• Digital Equity Leader: An individual who demonstrates expertise in digital equity, sustained commitment to digital inclusion programs, exemplary leadership, and a dedication to serving communities and individuals for whom the digital divide is the greatest.

• Top Innovator in Digital Inclusion: An organization that has embraced the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship to implement solutions that address the digital divide. Innovations may encompass technology, program, and/or service delivery enhancements and may represent creative partnerships. Innovations cannot solely represent research or concepts.

• Excellence in Community Impact: An organization that has addressed the digital divide for those most in-need in their community. This organization is viewed as a trusted local institution and “the place to go” when community partners or residents need help using the internet, accessing devices, or gaining digital skills.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Applicants may nominate themselves/the organization they represent or a peer individual/organization.  You can read more about the digital inclusion event and award details here. 

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages age- and dementia friendly community partners to nominate programs and practitioners supporting digital equity among older adults.