Honouring the Architects of Academic Excellence

The Education Summit Awards stand as a national recognition of individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing education. More than a ceremonial honour, these recognitions acknowledge contributions that have influenced learning outcomes, institutional growth, and educational progress across the country.

Organised by Time2Grow Media, the awards will be conferred during the 31st Edition of The Education Summit, to be held on 11 April in Hyderabad. The recognition ceremony will take place as part of the summit proceedings and will honour educators, institutional leaders, and organisations whose work reflects excellence, innovation, and commitment to educational progress.

Over the years, The Education Summit has built a strong legacy of engaging with education communities across Tier I, Tier II, and emerging centres, recognising contributions from schools, higher education institutions, Ed-Tech organisations, and education-focused initiatives. Each edition has upheld a consistent focus on credibility, relevance, and sector-wide representation.

The 31st edition continues this legacy by formally acknowledging those whose leadership and initiatives have contributed to the evolution of education in India—highlighting practices and perspectives that support inclusive, future-ready learning environments.

Selection Process and Jury

  • We follow a rigorous and transparent selection procedure to choose the winners from among all the nominations.
  • An expert panel of education experts and thought leaders reviews every submission with precision to make sure only the most deserving entries are recognised.
  • Each nomination is evaluated on merit, impact, and long-term contribution to the education system before being labeled as a ‘winner’.

Categories

We are accepting nominations in the following categories:

Honouring exceptional dedication and lasting impact in education.

Award Categories for Individuals

  • Leading School Principal Award
  • Leading School Vice-Principal Award
  • Excellence In Inclusive Education
  • Excellence In Instructional Leadership
  • Excellence In Teaching Award
  • Online Teaching Excellence Award
  • Outstanding School Entrepreneurship Award
Recognising for excellence in Early Childhood Education and Development.

Award Categories for Pre-Schools

  • Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education
  • Excellence in Early Years Education
  • Outstanding Implementation of Experiential Learning
  • Outstanding Implementation of Hybrid Learning
  • Outstanding Implementation of Project-Based Learning
  • Outstanding Future Ready Infrastructure
  • Outstanding Interactive Programme
Awarding for adopting innovative practices that empower and inspire students.

Award Categories for Schools

  • Outstanding Experiential Learning Implementation in School
  • Outstanding Experiential Learning Pedagogy in School
  • Outstanding Experiential Education Programme
  • Excellence in Inclusive Experiential Education
  • Rising Leader in Experiential Education
  • Outstanding Hybrid Learning Implementation in School
  • Most Effective Implementation of Project-Based Learning
  • Outstanding SDG Implementation and Awareness Programme
  • Most Innovatively Designed Thinking & Learning Programme
  • Outstanding Pedagogical Approach in Teaching and Learning
  • Outstanding NEP 2020 Sensitized School
  • Future Ready Infrastructure School
  • Leading School Chain (National/North/ South/East/West/Central India)
  • Leading Educational Franchisor
  • Best Educational Franchisee
  • Most Techno Savvy School
  • Most Socially Active School
  • Exceptional Contribution in Sports
Acknowledging for delivering transformative results through technology and services.

Award Categories for Ed-Tech Corporates

  • Leading Test Prep Solution Provider
  • Emerging EdTech Startup
  • EdTech Deployment of the Year (for K12)
  • Mobile Learning Application of the Year
  • Outstanding Online Learning Management Platform
  • Emerging Technology Solution
  • Leading Classroom Tech Solution Provider
  • Outstanding STEM Solution Provider (for K12)
  • Enrolment & Admissions Management Solution of the Year
  • Outstanding Corporate Training Platform
  • Outstanding Comprehensive e-Learning Solution of the Year
  • Innovative Games for Learning/Simulation Solution
  • Leading Communication and Teaching Platform
  • Emerging e-Learning, Blended, or Flipped Solution
  • Most Immersive Learning Product of the Year
  • Dynamic Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
  • Emerging Computer Coding Education Solution
  • Leading Cyber Security Solution in Education
  • Outstanding Skills Solution Platform Provider
  • Outstanding Breakthrough Product of the Year
  • Outstanding ERP Solution for Schools
  • Outstanding School Bus Tracking App

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee winning an award. Only those who meet the set standards of excellence and industry benchmarks will be honoured.