Prestigious EduWeek Awards nominations open

Celebrating 10 years of advancing educational knowledge in Africa, EduWeek with SABC Education powered by Intel takes place on the 29th and 30th June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.

The decade celebrations are marked with a brand-new partnership with the Department of Basic Education, who have signed an agreement to endorse EduWeek for the next five years. One of the key highlights of the EduWeek calendar is the EduWeek Awards which take place on the evening of the 29th June. The EduWeek Awards recognise excellence across the African education ecosystem. From the inception of the most innovative and life-changing products and/or services to our local heroes who go above and beyond to assist their communities and the lives of our precious learners. Entries for the EduWeek Awards are now open and EduWeek encourages members of the South African and African education system to enter or nominate a worthy recipient.

These awards bring together 260 of the industry’s most influential professionals and is the leading event and platform to recognise, reward and celebrate the success of Africa’s education sector during 2015/2016. There are many categories within the awards celebrating the vast array of contributors in the education space. From suppliers and distributors that supply education establishments with high-quality, safe products appropriate to everyday teaching and learning needs in all categories, from Basic Education to Higher Education, Early Childhool Development to Special Needs. Within this category, there is also an Innovation Product Award that recognises a product or service that demonstrates clearly that is new, original and ahead of current thinking.

There are multiple awards for institutions, organisations and educational professionals. The categories are as follows:

Environment Award

This award aims to recognise those institutions or individuals that can demonstrate a positive impact either within their school or community of their sustainable initiatives either by increasing environmental awareness or by positively contributing to a more sustainable approach.

Community Award

This award will be presented to an educational establishment or individual who can demonstrate real value to the community it serves through the most imaginative attempt to aid the wider community socially, culturally or economically.

NGO

This award will celebrate and reward the best non-profit organisation by recognising examples of best practice and successful resource mobilisation.

Institution Leader of the Year

This award will be presented to an education institution leader who, in his/her life and role, personifies outstanding qualities and attainments in leadership, the advancement of sound economic practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

Teacher of Tomorrow

This award recognises a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the education sector. This professional has had outstanding achievements to date and strong potential to play a leading role in their field going forward.

Educator who Cares

This award recognises an educator that shows care and concern for the holistic development of their students, and goes the extra mile to ensure their students grow up to be confident and independent learners.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is for lifetime achievement rather than for a single contribution, no matter how monumental. Nominees should have a minimum of 25 years of distinguished service to education.

The EduWeek Awards are recognised as one of the highest accolades that educators and education suppliers can receive in the education space. Entries are received from all over Africa and are thoroughly researched and judged by a panel that is hand-picked for their expertise and thought leadership in each of the sectors.

EduWeek with SABC Education powered by Intel takes place on the 29th and 30th June from 10am–6pm at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. For more information, visit: www.educationweek.co.za. The EduWeek Awards Gala Dinner takes place on the 29th June at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Entries close on the 4th April 2016 and finalists are announced on the 23rd May 2016. To enter or nominate a worthy recipient for the EduWeek Awards, simply visit: http://www.educationweek.co.za/awards/.