Celebrating the 2024 AWS Champions: Trailblazers transforming communities through the cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of AWS Champions, and the expansion of the program to AWS education and government technology (EdTech, GovTech) partners.

The AWS Champions program recognizes individuals and organizations pioneering meaningful, cloud-powered change to improve outcomes, build resilience, and accelerate progress in service of their respective missions, constituents, and communities. Champions share their expertise and experience with others – through presentations, one-on-one conversations, webinars, and more. In doing so, they inspire others, demonstrate the art of the possible with AWS, and encourage peers to tackle their challenges with successful strategies, approaches, and technologies.

AWS EdTech and GovTech Champions

This year’s first cohort of AWS EdTech and GovTech Champions recognizes partners who are co-innovating with institutions and agencies big and small. These organizations are driving progress and transformation across education and state and local government through their cloud-powered solutions and services – amplifying the impact for learners, staff, citizens, faculty, and the researchers they serve. The year’s cohort:

• Acentra Health
• CentralSquare Technologies
• Ellucian
• Gaggle
• Mark 43
• Pluralsight
• Rekor Systems
• Tyler Technologies
• Udemy, Inc
• Vocareum

AWS Education Champions

This year’s AWS Education Champions include leaders from K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and research organizations across the United States. Their work spans initiatives in areas like data-driven decision making, cloud infrastructure modernization, support for medical researchers, and expanding access to digital archives – all in service to the mission to educate students and expand human knowledge. This year’s cohort:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators
• Region 4 Education Service Center
• San Antonio Independent School District
• Dan Alig, University of Pennsylvania
• Sarah Christen, Cornell University
• Robert L. Grossman, University of Chicago
• Julian Mino, University of St. Thomas
• Shruthi Sreenivasa Murthy, Saint Louis University
• Elizabeth Reilley, Arizona State University
• David Schober, Northwestern University
• Jon Shaw, Vanderbilt University

AWS State and Local Government Champions

The 2024 AWS State and Local Government Champions are enhancing constituent services and government operations through the innovative use of cloud technology. The efforts they are being recognized for include innovating across cybersecurity and business continuity, data analytics, case management, and improved contact centers – all with the goal of better serving and protecting residents. This year’s cohort:

• City of Miami Beach, FL
• City of San Diego, CA
• County of Contra Costa, District Attorney Office
• State of Arkansas, Administrative Office of the Courts
• State of Missouri, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
• State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services

Looking forward

The 2024 AWS Champions are shining examples of the remarkable impact that can be achieved when innovative minds leverage the power of the cloud to serve their communities. We’re honored to celebrate their accomplishments, which showcase the transformative potential of cloud technology when applied with creativity, empathy, and a commitment to the greater good.

As we look head, we eagerly anticipate the continued progress and positive change that these exceptional individuals and organizations will drive in the years to come, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and harness the cloud’s capabilities for the betterment of society.

To learn more about the 2024 AWS Champions and their transformative work, visit the AWS Champions homepage.