This annual award is established in memory of Sidney Iubelt, an avid participant in the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge, and a champion of the spirit of braille literacy.

Nominees should demonstrate:

• A positive attitude about braille

• Enthusiasm about the Braille Challenge

• Support of others in their efforts to improve braille skills

Nominees also need to be registered for the 2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge by January 21, 2022 in order to be considered for selection.

The award will be given on February 5^th at the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge. Recipient’s family and Teacher of the Visually Impaired will be contacted in advance if they are selected.

Nominate a student for the Sidney Iubelt Memorial Spirit Award

Past winners:

2021: Adam Shrieves

2020: Jose Montano

2019: Nadezda Chernoknizhvaia

Nominate your child's TVI for the Teacher of the Year in Excellence in Braille Instruction. This award is sponsored by the Braille Institute. If you nominate your child's teacher, let us know so that we can recognize him or her at the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge. Learn more from the Braille Institute. Nominate a Maryland Teacher here.

Past Nominees

2021: Dena Zorbach, Harford County Public Schools

Recognition for Excellence in Braille Instruction as a Braille Technician: Roxanne Constantino, Harford County Public Schools

2020: Lisa Wright, Prince George's County Public Schools