Award Categories

The “Excellence in Technology Use” award celebrates the innovative integration of technology in English Language Teaching (ELT). This encompasses a wide range of tools, including computers, artificial intelligence, robotics, online teaching/learning, and blended learning approaches. The award recognizes educators, institutions, and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to advancing language learning by utilizing these technologies to enhance student engagement, improve educational outcomes, and create impactful, effective learning experiences.

This Award recognises educators who excel in fostering community and collaboration, both inside and outside the classroom, empowering students to share knowledge, develop social skills, and achieve collective success in their language learning journey.

The “Creativity in Language Teaching” award celebrates those who think outside the box, offering fresh solutions to challenges and fostering active learner engagement. It recognizes educators who inspire students to explore and interact with language in unique and meaningful ways.

The Award honours schools that use events to create memorable learning experiences, promote inclusivity, and strengthen the school community. It celebrates events that  engage students, promote and build a sense of community through activities such as performances, competitions, and cultural celebrations.

This Award showcases projects of outstanding achievement in the teaching of foreign languages. It celebrates educators who go above and beyond to ensure learners thrive and excel in their foreign language studies.

This category celebrates approaches to gamification in ELT in order to enhance learning outcomes and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

This category celebrates educators who implement innovative approaches to enhance language learning. By introducing creative strategies and cutting-edge technologies, these educators transform traditional methods, making the learning process more engaging, effective, and accessible for students.

This Award recognises a programme or initiative that has made a  contribution towards supporting students with disabilities and/or can demonstrate positive learning experiences with peers of diverse ethnic, linguistic and cultural background. It also celebrates initiatives that create equitable learning environments, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences have equal opportunities to engage, participate, and succeed in language learning.

The “Storytelling and Drama in Language Learning” award celebrates the use of storytelling and drama as powerful tools in English Language Teaching. This award recognizes educators who creatively combine stories and role-play to engage students, ignite their imagination, and develop language skills such as listening and speaking.

This Award is for those  who provide support for special needs students in ELT. It highlights approaches and tailored strategies that ensure learners with diverse needs receive the necessary accommodations, enabling them to thrive and achieve their full potential in language education.

This category recognises outstanding efforts in providing support and training for English language teachers. It celebrates initiatives that enhance teachers' professional development, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to improve their teaching practice and, in turn, benefit their students.

This Award highlights effective approaches that address the specific needs and challenges of adult students, encouraging language development while promoting practical skills and real-world application.

This Award celebrates educators who integrate social awareness into their teaching, equipping learners with the language skills and critical understanding necessary to engage with global and local issues.

This Award celebrates educators who excel in teaching English to primary school students. It recognises effective and engaging methods that cater to the developmental needs of young learners, fostering foundational language skills while creating a fun and supportive learning environment.

This Award honours educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching English to secondary school students. It recognises innovative teaching methods that engage teenagers, helping them develop advanced language skills while addressing their unique academic and social needs during this critical stage of learning.

This Award celebrates educators who integrate arts and crafts into English Language Teaching (ELT). It recognises the use of artistic and hands-on activities to enhance language learning, making the process more engaging, interactive, and accessible, particularly for visual and kinaesthetic learners.

This category recognises excellence in developing and delivering corporate educational platforms for English Language Teaching. It highlights innovative platforms that provide effective, scalable, and flexible learning solutions for stakeholders, helping them improve their language skills in professional contexts.

This Award showcases  the creation and implementation of educational platforms that offer engaging, accessible, and innovative tools, enabling learners to improve their language skills through flexible, technology-driven solutions.

The ELT Excellence in Digital Presence Award is created to recognize individuals, organizations, or initiatives that have demonstrated excellence in building and maintaining a strong digital presence. It celebrates innovative use of online platforms, social media, and digital tools to engage learners, share resources, and foster a vibrant online learning community.

This award celebrates schools that provide state-of-the-art facilities or environments that support effective language learning through well-equipped classrooms, modern technology, and resources that enhance both student engagement and the overall educational experience.

The Edupreneurship Award celebrates and honours individuals, organizations who exemplify innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of education. It recognises individuals or organisations that have developed unique educational ventures, products, or services that address learning needs, while demonstrating creativity, business acumen, and a positive impact on the language learning community.

The Teachers’ Associations Award recognises collaborative efforts, professional development opportunities, and initiatives that support educators, enhance teaching practices, and promote a strong sense of community within the ELT profession. It celebrates the efforts of Associations that have made significant contributions to the field of ELT.

This Award recognises educators or institutions that promote well-being within the English Language Teaching (ELT) environment. It celebrates initiatives that support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of both students and teachers, fostering a positive, balanced, and healthy learning atmosphere that enhances overall educational success.

This award recognises a teacher’s commitment to CPD, language teaching and dedication to helping students to learn.

Nomination criteria

Entrants must provide evidence of participation in courses and/or in seminars/webinars that have improved his/her teaching skills and competences.

Entrants must demonstrate evidence that they have created a supportive, encouraging and inclusive learning environment and have delivered quality language instruction based on well-articulated theory, philosophy and educational research. Student success in language exams is also considered.

Entrants must demonstrate evidence that they have presented in national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars and other educational events, that they have submitted articles in national and international journals and have contributed to the development of new materials.

This award celebrates schools that are inclusive and supportive of all students, and/or have trust in their staff, place staff development at the top of their agenda, establish bonds with their local communities donating, and/or helping vulnerable and marginalized groups of people in their respective areas.

The "Lifetime Achievement Award" is a prestigious accolade that celebrates an individual's profound and enduring contribution to the field of language education. This recognition honors a distinguished career marked by exceptional teaching, innovation, and influence, leaving an indelible impact on language learners and educators alike.

The posthumous award given to an ELT personality is a significant tribute to honour and recognize their exceptional contributions to the field. The award celebrates the lasting impact the individual has made on ELT, it acknowledges the positive influence they had on students, fellow educators, and the broader ELT community. By honouring their memory, the award ensures that their work continues to inspire and shape the field even after their passing.

This award is awarded to the applicant who has attained the highest overall score among all applicants across all categories.