This award recognizes an AFCEA chapter supporting its local community with scholarships and K-12 STEM programs. The Distinguished Achievement to the Education Community award may not be conferred every year. In exceptional cases, a second award can be bestowed.

Criteria:

Candidates for this award are accepted from AFCEA Chapter Presidents, Educational Foundation Board members and AFCEA International Board and Executive Committee members. The Educational Foundation Awards Committee, comprised of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors, selects the recipient. The award is presented in advance of a major AFCEA International event.