9 Years Strong: Blackbaud Wins Big at 2025 WebAwards
Celebrating Excellence in Educational Website Design
Blackbaud has done it again! At the 2025 WebAwards, two Blackbaud school websites earned prestigious honors in the education category. Salesianum School in Wilmington, DE, was recognized with the Outstanding Website award, while Immaculate Heart Middle & High School in Los Angeles, CA, received the Education Standard of Excellence award. This marks the ninth consecutive year that we’ve been recognized for our commitment to creating best-in-class digital experiences for private and independent schools.
Salesianum School’s Outstanding Website Achievement
We’re proud to celebrate the team behind the Salesianum School’s 2025 Outstanding Website award. This recognition reflects the hard work, creativity, and expertise of Mark Winchell, the school’s dedicated webmaster, and Blackbaud web designer Rachael Forrest. Together, they crafted a site that not only highlights the school’s rich tradition but also enhances engagement with its students, families, and alumni. This award is a true reflection of the power of collaboration and the incredible work being done to elevate school websites.
Immaculate Heart’s Standard of Excellence Honor
We’re equally excited to shine a spotlight on Immaculate Heart’s achievement in earning the Education Standard of Excellence award. Annie Taylor, Immaculate Heart’s webmaster, worked with Blackbaud web designer Sean Fitzgerald to bring their shared vision to life with a site that beautifully captures the school’s mission and values. Their dedication has resulted in a user-friendly and visually stunning website that supports the entire school community.
Blackbaud: Transforming K–12 School Engagement
At the heart of these award-winning websites is Blackbaud School Website System™. Our platform is designed specifically for K–12 private and independent schools, offering tools to simplify communication and build meaningful connections with students, families, and alumni. Created for school staff to easily manage and maintain—no matter their level of web experience—and seamlessly integrated with Blackbaud Enrollment Management System™, Blackbaud school websites empower schools to drive enrollment and provide an engaging digital experience that reflects their unique identities.
From visually stunning designs to seamless functionality, Blackbaud School Website System ensures schools can deliver websites that are not only beautiful but also purposeful and effective.
We’re honored to be a part of these schools’ journeys toward building stronger communities through technology. These awards reflect not only our dedication to innovation but also the commitment of the schools we serve to creating exceptional digital experiences. With nine years of consecutive recognition under our belts and more than 40 years collaborating and innovating with educators, we’re excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for private and independent schools. Here’s to continuing our journey of excellence!
