Academic Excellence Awards 2026 Winners

March Edition 2026

Academic Excellence Awards 2026

Business Honor

Company	Management	Description
Noble Academy www.nobleacademy.us	Mr. Neal Thao Founder & CEO	Noble Academy is a community-driven public charter school integrating rigorous academics with Hmong language and cultural studies. Led by Neal Thao and Dr. Mai Yia Chang, it champions culturally responsive education, personalized learning, and innovation to empower students for academic excellence and lifelong success.
High Tech High www.hightechhigh.org	Diana Cornejo-Sanchez CEO	High Tech High is a San Diego charter school network emphasizing equity, project-based learning, and personalized education. It develops students’ critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world skills while supporting educators through professional development programs.
The Linden School www.lindenschool.ca	Diane Goudie & Eleanor Moore Founders	The Linden School in Toronto provides an all-girls, socially aware education focusing on leadership, critical thinking, and confidence. Programs include hands-on learning, arts, outdoor education, and mentorship across Junior, Middle, and Senior School levels.
Citizens of the World Los Angeles www.cwclosangeles.org	Melissa Kaplan Executive Director	CWC LA charter schools focus on academic excellence, project-based learning, and social-emotional growth. They promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, preparing students to succeed academically and develop empathy, leadership, and cultural competence in real-world contexts.
Blyth Academy www.blytheducation.com	Kathy Young Chief Academic Officer	Blyth Academy, a Canadian private school network, serves Grades 4–12 with small classes, flexible programs, and personalized learning. It emphasizes hands-on education, leadership, wellness, and critical thinking, connecting students globally through Globeducate opportunities.