InfyMakers

About the Awards

The Infy Makers Awards contest by Infosys Foundation USA is open to educators from K-12 schools, universities, colleges, libraries, museums, makerspaces and youth-serving non-profit organizations using maker education to promote equitable and inclusive pathways for K-12+ students in computer science. This year's theme, "Making A Difference," aims to identify and celebrate projects that empower students to become creative and collaborative problem-solvers. We're looking for educators who are inspiring their students to tackle real-world challenges, both in their local communities and on a global scale.

Ten winning educators will receive a $10,000 grant and the opportunity to participate in the Making CS Inclusive Cohort, a professional learning experience facilitated by Digital Promise in 2025. The grant is flexible funding that can be used for materials, projects, research, community engagement and more. The awards are part of Infosys Foundation USA's support for maker education, including the #WhyIMake initiative.

Makers Wanted

What are we looking for?

Innovative Approaches to Maker Education

Innovative Approaches to Maker Education

Strengths of Proposed Plans

Strengths of Proposed Plans

Project Impact

Project Impact

Quality of Presentations

Quality of Presentations

the Judges
Sarah FitzHenry

Sarah FitzHenry

Director of Education and Mission
BirdBrain Technologies

Anne Hiatt

Anne Hiatt

Co-Founder & Executive Director
Opera on Tap

Rich Lehrer

Rich Lehrer

Director of Academic Innovation and Design, The Alexander Dawson School
Experiential Learning Co-Lead, The Klingenstein Summer Institute

Clare McKenna

Clare McKenna

Associate Director of Learning
Henry Ford Learning Institute

Chad Orcutt

Chad Orcutt

Executive Director and Janitor
Community Shop Class

Tom Pupo

Tom Pupo

Executive Director
Moonlighter FabLab
@moonlightermia

Jie Qi

Jie Qi

Co-Founder and CEO
Chibitronics