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The History of the Digital Education Awards


By Sean Connick | Published: 20th November 2024


The Digital Education Awards is a prestigious global platform that celebrates innovation and excellence in digital learning. Since its launch in 2020, the awards have recognized the transformative impact of technology in education, spotlighting individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are redefining the way the world learns.  


This year’s awards are fast approaching their final deadline, with applications closing at midnight on November 29th. Time is running out, and with just two weeks left, applicants are encouraged to prioritize completing their submissions and ensuring all required materials are ready for consideration. The excitement surrounding the awards continues to grow, reflecting their role in inspiring innovation and honoring those who are driving meaningful change in education.  



Born out of a vision to honor the pioneers of digital transformation, the Digital Education Awards was established to acknowledge the growing role of technology in creating more accessible, engaging, and effective educational experiences. Since its inception, the awards have received hundreds of applications from across the globe, highlighting a wide range of innovative projects and ideas. This international participation underscores the awards’ universal appeal and the shared commitment to advancing digital education.  


Each year, the awards celebrate exceptional achievements across various categories, including e-learning, digital content development, innovative teaching practices, and cutting-edge education technology. The Gold Award, the highest accolade, honors projects that exemplify creativity, impact, and scalability. Over the years, the award has highlighted:  


2020 Tynker, for its creative coding platform that inspires children to learn programming through gamified lessons.  


2021 Natterhub, an educational platform empowering children to navigate online safety and digital citizenship

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2022: Thrive Approach, recognized for its groundbreaking digital health and wellbeing tools, including Thrive-Online. Thrive supports educators in creating personalized action plans to enhance student emotional and mental wellbeing, making a meaningful impact across thousands of schools


2023 OPENPediatrics, a groundbreaking collaborative digital platform that delivers healthcare education and resources to pediatric professionals worldwide.  



Through these awards, the Digital Education Awards has built a thriving global community of innovators, educators, and technologists, inspiring new ideas and fostering cross-sector collaboration. The recognition and support provided have not only spotlighted groundbreaking projects but also encouraged further advancements in digital education.  


As the field of digital education continues to expand and evolve, the awards remain a guiding force, championing those who are shaping the future of learning. By shining a light on impactful innovations, the Digital Education Awards ensure that technology continues to empower learners, educators, and communities across the world.




Explore our full panel of judges for this year’s awards! We’re thrilled to introduce a group of accomplished experts whose collective insights will be pivotal in identifying the most innovative and outstanding submissions. Their commitment to recognizing excellence and innovation will play a crucial role in the selection process. Be sure to review their full bios to get to know this impressive team.




Don’t miss out submit your application today! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me directly at sean@digitaleducationawards.com.




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