The Women in Education Leadership Award honours outstanding women making transformative contributions to education—whether as teachers, professors, policy-makers, administrators, or innovators in learning. This award recognises female leaders who are shaping future generations, improving access to quality education, and fostering innovation in teaching and academic leadership.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to women-identifying educators or academic leaders
Includes school leaders, university faculty, education entrepreneurs, curriculum designers, or policy makers
Must have a leadership role or demonstrable influence on education systems or institutions
Minimum 5 years of experience in the education or training sector
Judging Criteria
Educational Impact: Contribution to learning outcomes, academic performance, or institutional growth
Leadership: Leading institutions, reform initiatives, or educational communities
Innovation: New methods, tools, or approaches to education delivery
Equity & Access: Efforts to bridge gaps in education, promote inclusion, or improve rural/low-resource access
QUALITATIVE CRITERIA
Visionary leadership in schools, colleges, or ed-tech
Advocacy for inclusive, values-driven education
Mentorship of staff and students
Community engagement or parental involvement initiatives
METRICS
Number of students impacted
Programs developed, curricula introduced, or school rankings improved
Awards or recognitions from academic bodies
Graduation or placement rate improvements
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Open to both public and private education professionals
Nominees can be active educators or academic administrators
May include significant work in lifelong learning, vocational training, or e-learning platforms
