Destination Imagination Recognized by Montessori Global Education & HundrED for Child-Centered Innovation
In an era when educational reform is more urgent than ever, Destination Imagination is proud to be recognized as part of a global movement transforming the way children learn. We are thrilled to be one of only 14 educational innovations selected from a pool of 212 applicants for the 2025 HundrED Spotlight on Child-Centered Learning, […]
The 6th Annual DI Pin Auction Is Here—Bid for a Cause!
Calling all pin lovers, collectors, and creative community champions—the 6th Annual Destination Imagination (DI) Pin Auction is officially open, and you’re invited to be part of the fun! 📅 Auction Dates: May 16–25, 2025 Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply appreciate the artistry behind each pin, this year’s auction offers something for everyone. The […]
Congrats to the Class of 2025! Meet Our Scholarship Recipients
As graduation season arrives, we’re proud to celebrate the Destination Imagination (DI) Class of 2025—a remarkable group of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers. For these students, DI has been more than an activity—it has been a journey that sparked passions, built confidence, and inspired leadership. Whether they’re pursuing science, the arts, engineering, or environmental […]
Stream Our Global Finals 2025 Ceremonies
Get ready to experience the energy, excitement, and imagination of Global Finals 2025—live from wherever you are! Whether you’re cheering on a team, supporting a friend or family member, or just love seeing creativity in action, you won’t want to miss our live-streamed ceremonies. Each year, Global Finals brings together some of the most innovative […]
Celebrating the Newest Voices on Our Board
Strong leadership is essential to nurturing the future of innovation, education, and creative problem-solving. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome five new members to the Destination Imagination (DI) Board of Trustees—leaders who bring valuable expertise across fields including education, the arts, product development, entrepreneurship, technology, and learning strategy. Last week, we introduced three of these […]
“Share Your Culture” — Be Part of the Hallway of Countries at Global Finals 2025!
Calling all 2024-25 Destination Imagination teams! We’re bringing the world together in a brand-new, interactive way—and you can be part of it! At Global Finals 2025, our Hallway of Countries is getting an exciting upgrade, and we need YOUR help to make it come to life. As part of our new “Share Your Culture” video […]
Destination Imagination Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees
Destination Imagination, Inc. (DI), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and equipping students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders, is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Bronwyn Bahr, Sae Ro, and Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor. These distinguished professionals bring diverse expertise in nonprofit […]
From “I Can’t” to “I’ll Try”: Growth Mindset in Destination Imagination
By Erica Begun-Veenstra “Mommy, I can’t!” is one of the phrases I dislike hearing most from my child. (This declaration is typically delivered in a whining voice and was once accompanied by an impromptu test of whatever object was frustrating him.) Those two words—”I. Can’t.”—carry a sense of defeat and finality. Like a slammed door, […]
Building Creative Connections for Mental Wellness: Destination Imagination Partners with OK YOU
Destination Imagination (DI) is excited to welcome OK YOU, an organization dedicated to empowering teens to transform their mental health experiences into positive and healing actions, as one of our educational alliances. With 40% of teens reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness (CDC.org), it’s more important than ever to support student mental wellness. Together, […]
Global Finals 2025 Website is Live!
Get ready for the most creative and inspiring event of the year—Destination Imagination Global Finals 2025! The Global Finals website is officially live, and it’s your go-to resource for everything you need to know about this year’s event. What You’ll Find on the Website: Visit the Global Finals website now to explore all the details, […]
Apply for a 2025 DI Scholarship
We’re excited to announce three incredible scholarship opportunities for students participating in the 2024-25 season of Destination Imagination: the DI Graduate of the Year Award, the Founders Award, and the DI Scholar Award. Applications are officially open! Scholarship Details Who Can Apply? These scholarships are open to students graduating high school in 2025 or […]
A Heartfelt Thank You and Holiday Wishes
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible Destination Imagination community. Your creativity, passion, and dedication continue to inspire us and make this program so impactful for students around the world. Please note that our office will be closed from December 24, […]
