Stage time
Winners are announced in front of a full hall, with photography and press coverage from the show.
ATAFOM Forum Awards
Recognising the people and ideas transforming education
The ATAFOM Forum Education Awards celebrate educators, institutions and ideas making a meaningful difference to learning.
- 20+
- Award categories
- Independent
- Jury
- Global
- Community
Global recognition. Real impact.
Why enter
Recognition that moves you forward
Gain visibility, build credibility and be part of a global community driving a more resilient and sustainable education future.
Credible benchmark
Entries are reviewed against published criteria by an independent panel.
Global credibility
A shortlist distinction strengthens credibility with buyers, partners, investors and policymakers.
Shared achievement
Celebrate the teams whose care, research and determination delivered meaningful progress.
The award categories
Excellence across the education value chain
From inspiring teaching to innovative research, celebrate achievement across education.
Institutional excellence
- •Education Excellence Initiative of the Year
- •University of the Year
- •Inclusive Learning Project of the Year
- •Community Education Award
Learning innovation
- •EdTech Innovation of the Year
- •Learning Technology Innovation of the Year
- •Digital Learning Solution
- •Educational Technology Award
- •Future Learning Innovation
Research & technology
- •Access to Education Initiative of the Year
- •Lifelong Learning Award
- •Education Investment of the Year
- •Teaching & Learning Excellence
People & leadership
- •Education Startup of the Year
- •Sustainability Impact Award
- •Women in Education Award
- •Researcher of the Year
- •Education Leader of the Year
Nominate for the awards
Celebrate the people, companies and innovations shaping the future of education.
Judging criteria
Impact is at the heart of every entry
Every nomination is judged by an independent jury using four equally weighted criteria.
25%
Real-world impact
Documented outcomes for learners, institutions or access to education — not aspiration alone.
25%
Technical originality
How original the approach is, and how well it advances current practice or understanding.
25%
Scale & adoption
Evidence of adoption, repeatability, reach and the durability of the results.
25%
Safety & responsibility
Responsible sourcing, governance, safety and long-term environmental value built into delivery.
The process
From nomination to the awards night
A transparent and rigorous process managed by an independent panel.
Step 1
Nominations open
Submit your entry online — self-nominations and third-party nominations both welcome.
Step 2
Shortlisting
Entries are screened for eligibility and scored against the published criteria.
Step 3
Nomination confirmation
You receive a confirmation once your nomination is validated, with a summary of the categories you have entered.
Step 4
Jury review
An independent panel of industry leaders, researchers and experts scores every shortlisted entry.
Step 5
Winners revealed
Trophies are presented live on stage at the awards night during the show.
Put your impact on the global stage
Be part of a global celebration of the people, ideas and innovations building a more sustainable and resilient education future.