Make An Award Nomination

We invite schools and individuals to submit nominations for 2026, emphasising evidence of sustained impact and alignment with our award categories. This is an opportunity to recognise excellence that transforms the lives of students and staff across the international education community.

Who Can Be Nominated

For Schools: Schools with demonstrable excellence and sustained impact.
Evidence of long-term institutional growth.
Alignment with values of outstanding global education.

For Individuals: Individuals with clear leadership impact.
Minimum of 2 years in role for leadership award categories.
Commitment to professional excellence and innovation.

What to Include in Your Submission

Category you are applying for and why it fits
A short overview of the context (school, phase, region)
Clear objectives: what you set out to improve or change
Evidence of impact (data, outcomes, examples)
Student and/or staff voice (testimonials, quotes)
How the work is sustained and embedded, not one-off
Any relevant links or supporting documents

How the Process Works

Review the award categories and criteria
Gather your evidence and supporting materials
Complete the online nomination form on this page
Our independent judging panel reviews all eligible submissions
Finalists are notified and invited to attend the awards ceremony
Winners are announced at the awards evening after the conference

Submission Timeline 2026

June 2026 – Applications open
Late July 2026 – Applications close
August 2026 – Judging period
Mid September 2026 – Finalists selected and notified
November 2026 – Winners announced at the Outstanding Schools Awards ceremony

Use the nomination form below to submit your entry.