This award recognizes outstanding academy directors and educational leaders (including district administrators, teachers, principals, etc). Created in 2006, in memory of the late San Diego Academy Director, Janet Linton, the award honors extraordinary contributions and leadership within the NAF network, at the school, district and state levels.

Sonia played a major role in working with business partners to create miami.getmyinterns.org, the platform that manages 3000+ students summer internship. Sonia is a strong advocate for teachers and students by always offering current and relevant teacher professional development, organizing fielding experience for students, obtaining industry partners for Work-Based Learning experiences, and helps with fundraising activities.