SHOWCASING THE BEST IN INNOVATION, ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY, AND EXCEPTIONAL IDEAS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
As the leading resource for meaningful travel, GoAbroad is pleased to present annual awards recognizing innovation in international education. 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 acknowledge institutions, organizations, and individuals moving the field forward, and commend leaders in the community for their efforts to go beyond the conventional.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- Innovation in Philanthropy, Sponsored by the GoAbroad Foundation
- Innovative Marketing Campaign
- Innovation in Artificial Intelligence
- Innovative Travel App
- Innovative Program of the Year
- Innovation in Global Citizenship
- Innovation in Accessibility
- Innovation in Climate Action, Sponsored by Sustained Travel
- Innovative Collaborative Partnership
- Innovation in Adventure-Based Programming
- Innovation in Ethical Programming
- Innovative Student Video
- Innovation in Global Respectful Disruption Leadership, Sponsored by Compear Global Education Network
- People’s Choice (Study Abroad, Intern Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, TEFL/Teach Abroad), Sponsored by Nomad eSIM
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.
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