Nominations for the 2025 GoAbroad Innovation Awards are extended until March 23, 2025!
GoAbroad proudly maintains its position as the leading resource for meaningful travel experiences. It is with immense excitement that we unveil the initiation of our annual GoAbroad Innovation Awards. This year marks the 15th edition of these awards.
The winners are selected by a prestigious and selective group of international educators known as the Innovation Awards Academy.
Award recipients are announced each year during GoAbroad’s reception at the annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference.
These awards shine a spotlight on institutions, organizations, and individuals who are breaking boundaries and redefining the norms in international education. These accolades recognize those who champion innovative approaches that enhance the educational experience for all.
2025 Award Categories
- Innovation in Diversity
- Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media, Sponsored by Travolucion
- Innovative Intern Abroad Program
- Innovative Study Abroad Program
- Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
- Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program, Sponsored by Medjet
- Innovative Technology
- Innovation in Sustainability
- Innovation in Philanthropy, Sponsored by the GoAbroad Foundation
- Innovation in Alumni Engagement
- Innovative Student Video
- People’s Choice, Sponsored by Nomad
- Innovation in Community College Programming – the Dr. Danielle Heard Mollel Award, Sponsored by Fund for Education Abroad
- Innovation in Global Respectful Disruption Leadership, Sponsored by Compear Global Education Network
Nominations are evaluated on their originality, creativity, and contribution of exceptional ideas. An institution or organization may nominate themselves. We encourage your organization and participants to apply for these prestigious awards. Click here for more details about award nominations.
Thank You to Our 2025 Gold Sponsor!
Thank You to Our 2025 Award Sponsors!
