Named in honor of CharterFolk friend and inspiration Brian Bennett, the annual Brian’s Voice Award recognizes the powerful storytelling and advocacy that define the charter school movement. Final-round voting is now open for the 2026 award winners.
Named in honor of CharterFolk friend and inspiration Brian Bennett, the annual Brian’s Voice Award recognizes the powerful storytelling and advocacy that define the charter school movement.
The 2025 Brian’s Voice Awards recognize contributors who advance the idea of educational equity and advocacy for kids.
Diana Diaz-Harrison, founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools, discusses the increased awareness and identification of autism, emphasizing the importance of early intervention. She explains that smaller, personalized learning environments benefit students on the spectrum. Following her Yass Prize win, she plans to expand their model nationwide, focusing on effective autism education solutions.
The Brian’s Voice Awards by CharterFolk honors three individuals for their significant impact on the charter school movement. Voting for the 2021 awards allows participants to select up to three nominees by clicking their pictures and submitting their choice via the “Vote” button. One vote per person is permitted.
Voting for the CharterFolk of the Year Award is open from May 11 to June 4. Four finalists are available for review on the CharterFolk website. All subscribers can vote once, and winners will be announced on June 8. Encourage others to subscribe and participate to strengthen the CharterFolk community.
The CharterFolk of the Year Award recognizes exceptional leaders. Voting occurs in two rounds: the first from April 6 to April 30 and the second from May 11 to June 4. All CharterFolk subscribers can vote. The winner and runners-up will be announced on June 8, the anniversary of CharterFolk.