The GBA School Awards® 2026 Opens Public Choice Award Voting: Celebrating Educational Excellence Across the Greater Bay Area

 The GBA School Awards® is proud to announce the commencement of public voting for the prestigious Public Choice Award 2026. Starting January 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8), members of the public and the education community are invited to cast their votes for the most innovative and impactful educational initiatives in the Greater Bay Area.

The GBA School Awards® serves as the premier platform for recognizing educational innovation. This year’s competition saw an overwhelming response, with over 130 submissions from nearly 60 schools and organizations across the region. 

The 2026 Public Choice Award Finalists are:

• EdTech Solution Award: Otus
• Experiential Learning Program: International College Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary
• Experiential Learning Provider: Camp Beaumont Asia
• Innovative Marketing: Hong Kong International School
• Service Learning: Hong Kong International School
• STEAM Award: American International School
• STEAM Award: Stamford American School Hong Kong
• Strategic Plan Award: International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
• Strategic Plan Award: Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
• Student Leadership: American International School Hong Kong

How to Vote 

The voting period runs from January 26, 2026, to February 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT+8). Voters are encouraged to review the finalists on the voting page and rate the entries on a scale of 1 to 10. The voting process is entirely anonymous.

To thank participants for their time, those who complete the voting form will receive an exclusive gift bundle from our partners, including:

• Bookazine Online Store Coupon –  save $50 on a minimum purchase of $400
• Family Screentime Checklist from Winning Screentime Author Patrick Green
• “Your Guide to Successful School Admissions” ebook with a coupon code for 10% off the Silver Plan from the Top Schools Team
• School Brand Strategy: A Framework for Clarity and Impact – Ewan McIntosh

“We are proud to showcase the breadth of innovation happening across the GBA in 2026, especially the Public Choice Award as it allows the community to voice their appreciation towards the finalists.”

Justin Hardman, CEO & Founder of 21st Century Learning – Organizer of GBA School Awards

The Gala Dinner 

Up to three winners of the Public Choice Award will be crowned during the high-profile GBA School Awards® Gala Dinner on March 12, 2026. For more information about the evening and to secure tickets, please visit gbaschoolawards.org/gala-dinner/.

The GBA School Awards®  2026 is made possible through the generous support of our partners: AmCham, TopSchools, Esperanza, CanCham Macau, International Schools Services, Hong Kong International Literary Festival, Cancham PRD, and the GBA Education Association.

GBA School Awards is also held in conjunction with the 17th Edition of 21CLHK Conference – an annual education conference with a theme of: Innovating Education for a Complex World for its 2026 rendition.

GBA refers to the “Greater Bay Area”. This includes: the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province.

About the Organizer: 21st Century Learning

21st Century Learning (21CL) organizes top-tier conferences and events that align with its mission of “Building Communities of Learners” including: 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference, GBA School Awards, AI & the Future of Education Conference, PHASE (Physical Education, Athletics, Health & Wellness), OFFSEAS (Outdoor Education), Lead to Succeed (Education Leadership), and International School Marketing & Admissions Conference (ISMAC).

Led by educators with deep experience in Education Leadership, Professional Learning, EdTech and Progressive Pedagogy, 21CL also offers consultancy and professional learning services for schools.

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The 2nd GBA School Awards is now open for applications

Hong Kong – June 8, 2025– The GBA School Awards is back!  Riding on the success of it’s inaugural appearance in February 2025, the 2nd edition is now open for submissions. 

The GBA School Awards will take place in March 2026 in Hong Kong, and aims to celebrate schools, educators, and education service providers that are demonstrating outstanding contributions to the enhancement and development of educational practices in the Greater Bay Area.

It is now calling for schools and relevant entities across the region to get ready for their awards submissions – and be in the running to be one of the many winners for 22 categories open for application at this prestigious event – including a Public Choice Award category that will involve a public voting exercise in October 2025.

Here are the award categories:

• After School Provider 
• Arts
• Athletics & Sports
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion 
• Early Childhood Center
• EdTech Program 
• EdTech Solution
• Education Supplier
• Experiential Learning Program
• Experiential Learning Provider
• Innovative Facilities
• Innovative Marketing
• Innovative Teaching & Learning
• Judges Choice Award (will be selected by the Judges amongst the finalists)
• Professional Learning & Staff Development
• Public Choice Award
• School Library Award
• School Wellness 
• Service Learning
• STEAM Award
• Strategic Plan Award
• Student Agency 
• Student Leadership

The complete description of each category can be found HERE

Eligibility:

The awards are open to all schools as well as businesses and organizations that provide services to schools in the Greater Bay Area. This includes public and private institutions, as well as education suppliers and experiential learning providers.

The Greater Bay Area refers to: the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province.

Benefits of Participation:

Winners and finalists will receive:

• Recognition for their outstanding achievements
• Enhanced visibility and reputation
• Opportunities to network with other leading educators
• A platform to share their best practices
• Inspiration to further innovate and excel

How to Apply:

Educators, schools, and education service providers are invited to submit their applications through the official GBA School Awards website. The deadline for submissions is 15 October 2025.

Judging Process:
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished and independent judges with extensive experience in education. The judges will evaluate each application based on the specific criteria for each award category.

About the GBA School Awards:
The GBA School Awards, organized by 21C Learning Limited, are designed to showcase and promote innovation and excellence in education within the Greater Bay Area. The awards provide a platform for sharing and collaboration among schools in this dynamic region, contributing to the advancement and development of 21st-century learning in international schools.

About the Organizer: 21st Century Learning:
21st Century Learning (21CL) organizes top-tier conferences and events that align with its mission of “Building Communities of Learners” including: 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference, ASEAN School Awards, AI & the Future of Education Conference, PHASE (Physical Education, Athletics, Health & Wellness), OFFSEAS (Outdoor Education), Lead to Succeed (Education Leadership), and International Education Institute Asia. Led by educators with deep experience in Education Leadership, Professional Learning, EdTech and Progressive Pedagogy, 21CL also offers consultancy and professional learning services for schools.

For more info, please reach out to: info@21c-learning.com

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大灣區效應下，粵、港、澳三地學校的聯繫比以前更加緊密，有交流團、姐妹學校、教育展覽等……有校長老友就告訴我，內地人工智能教學課程較香港完善，計劃將整套教材購入，讓香港的學生也可以受惠，而內地學校就比較少講多元智能發展和訓輔工作，因此也對香港學校這方面的經驗深感興趣，反映兩地學校有不少交流空間，可以互相取經。

最新一個「大灣區教育」產物，叫做「 大灣區卓越教育奬 」，今年是首屆舉辦，開放予大灣區內的本地和國際學校參加，角逐十四個奬項，包括最佳學習體驗、最佳STEAM教育、最健康校園、最創新教學設施、最佳圖書館、最佳市場推廣方案等。入圍名單以國際學校為主，但也見到不少本地直資和津貼學校的身影，包括有香港的Band 3地區津貼中學，跟本地IB名校香港李寶椿聯合世界書院，以及國內老牌國際學校——廣州美國人外籍人員子女學校，齊齊入選某些大奬的最後四強，展示了大灣區教育的多元實力。

首屆「大灣區教育卓越奬」，天主教慈幼會伍少梅中學入選「多元共融校園」，嘉許學校對非華語學生的支援。

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HONG KONG, February 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — 首届2025大湾区教育卓越奖在香港万丽海景酒店的盛大晚宴中圆满落幕，表彰了该地区在教育创新与卓越方面的杰出成就。

该奖项由21C Learning（21CL）主办，旨在表彰和庆祝大湾区教育机构和教育工作者的卓越贡献。此次盛会汇聚了教育界人士、管理者和行业利益相关者，共同见证各个教育领域的杰出成就。

2025大湾区教育卓越奖奖项获奖名单如下：

• 多元化、公平性与包容性奖：表彰在促进多元化、公平性和包容性方面表现卓越的学校。
  – 香港李宝椿联合世界书院
• 教育科技计划奖（K-12）：奖励在K-12阶段有效利用教育科技创新教学的学校。
  – 广州加拿大国际学校
• 教育科技计划奖（小学：奖励在小学阶段有效利用教育科技创新教学的学校。
  – 白普理学校
• 教育科技解决方案奖：表彰支持K-12学校未来学习的教育科技平台或产品。
  – Bridge AI
• 体验式学习计划奖：表彰提供卓越实践学习机会的教育项目，使学生获得真实世界的学习体验。
  – 香港国际学校
• 体验式学习供应商奖：表彰在传统学校环境外提供优质体验式学习机会的机构。
  – Asia Pacific Adventure
• 创新设施奖：表彰拥有先进教学设施，提升学习环境的学校。
  – 天主教慈幼会伍少梅中学
• 创新营销奖：表彰在市场推广和社区互动方面表现卓越的学校。
  – 汉基国际学校
• 创新教学与学习奖：表彰能够显著提升学生学习成果的创新教学方法。
  – ICHK 中学
• 专业学习与教师发展奖：表彰在教师职业发展和培训方面表现卓越的学校。
  – #PubPDasia
• STEAM教育奖：表彰在科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学教育（STEAM）方面表现卓越的学校。
  – 香港威雅学校
• 学生自主学习奖（K-12：奖励在K-12阶段鼓励学生主动学习、培养自主学习能力的学校。
  – 澳门国际学校
• 学生自主学习奖（小学）：奖励在小学阶段鼓励学生自主学习、培养学习主动性的学校。
  – 国际蒙特梭利学校
• 学校图书馆奖：表彰那些培养阅读与学习热爱的杰出学校图书馆
  – 英基九龙小学
• 学校健康与福祉奖：表彰在学生身心健康和福祉方面表现卓越的学校。
  – 汉基国际学校
• 公众选择奖：表彰通过公众投票获得最高票数，并在社区互动方面表现突出的学校。
  – 香港美国国际学校（学生自主学习 – K-12）
  – 香港李宝椿联合世界书院（体验式学习计划）
  – ICHK Secondary（创新教学与学习）
• 评审团选择奖：表彰各类别中表现卓越，并获得评委高度认可的入围者。
  – 香港启历学校（教育科技计划 K-12）
  – 广州美国人国际学校（多元化、公平性与包容性）
  – Outward Bound（体验式学习供应商）

此次盛会彰显了大湾区教育工作者的热情与奉献精神。我们为他们的成就感到自豪，并期待他们为教育界继续带来积极的影响。”

— 首席执行官兼创始人 – Justin Hardman

每个奖项类别均由独立的专家评审团进行严格评估，确保对所有提名进行全面、公正的审核。获奖者因其在教育创新和卓越发展方面的杰出贡献脱颖而出。

此次盛大的颁奖晚宴不仅是对获奖者的表彰，同时也为与会者提供了一个交流与合作的平台，共同推动粤港澳大湾区教育的发展。
了解更多GBA学校奖项信息及2025年获奖名单，请浏览：gbaschoolawards.org/2025-winners/

关于大湾区教育卓越奖 （GBA School Awards）
大湾区教育卓越奖 由21C Learning Limited主办，旨在表彰和推广粤港澳大湾区教育领域的创新与卓越。该奖项为学校提供一个展示和交流的平台，促进区域内国际教育的发展，助力21世纪教育的创新与进步。

关于21C Learning （21CL）
21CL 致力于通过高质量的会议和活动，建立教育工作者的学习社区。其核心使命是“构建学习者社区”，为教育者提供一个互相联系、学习和分享创新实践的平台，推动教育发展。

备注：粤港澳大湾区（GBA）包括：香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区，以及广东省九大城市：广州、深圳、珠海、佛山、惠州、东莞、中山、江门、肇庆。

如有意赞助或了解未来活动详情，请联系：

Justin Hardman
21C Learning Limited
jahardman@21c-learning.com

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HONG KONG, February 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The inaugural Greater Bay Area (GBA) School Awards concluded with a prestigious Gala Dinner at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, honoring outstanding achievements in educational innovation and excellence across the region.

Organized by 21st Century Learning (21CL), the GBA School Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the dedication of educational institutions and professionals within the Greater Bay Area. The event brought together educators, administrators, and stakeholders to acknowledge the remarkable contributions made in various facets of education.

The winners of the GBA School Awards 2025 are as follows:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award: Celebrating schools that excel in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their communities.
  – Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
• EdTech Program – K-12 Award: Awarded to schools that demonstrate innovative and effective use of educational technology to enhance learning.
  – Canadian International School of Guangzhou
• EdTech Program – Primary Award: Awarded to schools that demonstrate innovative and effective use of educational technology to enhance learning.
  – Bradbury School
• EdTech Solution Award: Award to EdTech platform or product that supports next generation learning in K-12 schools.
  – Bridge AI
• Experiential Learning Program Award: Recognizing exceptional programs that provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences for students.
  – Hong Kong International School
• Experiential Learning Provider Award: Recognizing providers that offer exceptional experiential learning opportunities outside of traditional school settings.
  – Asia Pacific Adventure
• Innovative Facilities Award: Celebrating schools with cutting-edge facilities that enhance the learning environment.
  – Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School
• Innovative Marketing Award: Recognizing schools with creative and effective marketing strategies that engage their communities.
  – Chinese International School
• Innovative Teaching & Learning Award: Celebrating innovative approaches to teaching and learning that significantly impact student outcomes.
  – ICHK Secondary
• Professional Learning & Staff Development Award: Honoring schools that excel in providing exceptional professional development opportunities for their staff.
  – #PubPDasia
• STEAM Award: Recognizing outstanding programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education.
  – Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong
• Student Agency (K-12) Award: Awarded to schools that empower students to take initiative and ownership of their learning experiences.
  – The International School of Macao
• Student Agency (Primary) Award: Awarded to schools that empower students to take initiative and ownership of their learning experiences.
  – The International Montessori School
• School Library Award: Recognizing outstanding school libraries that foster a love for reading and learning
  – Kowloon Junior School
• School Wellness Award: Honoring schools that prioritize and excel in initiatives promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
  – Chinese International School
• Public Choice Award: Awarded to schools who garnered the highest number of votes from the public voting exercise, showcasing exceptional community engagement.
  – American International School Hong Kong (Student Agency – K-12)
  – Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (Experiential Learning Program)
  – ICHK Secondary (Innovative Teaching & Learning)
• Judges Choice Award: Awarded to outstanding finalists recognized for exceptional merit and compliments from the judges within their category.
  – Renaissance College Hong Kong (Ed Tech Program K-12)
  – American International School of Guangzhou (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion )
  – Outward Bound (Experiential Learning Provider)

“This event is a testament to the passion and dedication of educators in the Greater Bay Area. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and look forward to see the continued positive impact by them”

— Justin Hardman, CEO & Founder of 21CL

Each award category was meticulously evaluated by an independent panel of distinguished judges, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of all submissions. The winners were selected based on their exceptional commitment to fostering educational excellence and innovation within their respective domains.

The Gala Dinner not only served as a platform to honor the award recipients but also provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage in meaningful discussions and forge connections aimed at advancing education in the Greater Bay Area.

For more information about the GBA School Awards and the 2025 winners, please visit: gbaschoolawards.org/2025-winners/

About GBA School Awards:
The GBA School Awards, organized by 21C Learning Limited, are designed to showcase and promote innovation and excellence in education within the Greater Bay Area. The awards provide a platform for sharing and collaboration among schools in this dynamic region, contributing to the advancement and development of 21st-century learning in international schools.

About 21C Learning Limited:
21C Learning Limited is dedicated to building communities of learners through top-tier conferences and events. Their mission “Building Communities of Learners” is to support the growth and development of education by providing platforms for educators to connect, learn, and share innovative practices.

Note: The Greater Bay Area (GBA) includes the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangdong Province: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing.

For sponsorship opportunities or to learn more about future events, please contact:

Justin Hardman
21C Learning Limited
jahardman@21c-learning.com

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粤港澳大湾区，英文简称GBA。

粤港澳大湾区（GBA）是世界上面积最大、人口最多的城区，也是发展最快的城区之一。
它已经成为包括教育在内的多个领域的创新中心。
大湾区教育卓越奖（The GBA School Awards）旨在展示和促进世界上这一充满活力、相互联系的地区在教育方面的创新和卓越表现，并为这一充满活力的地区的学校提供一个分享和合作的平台，帮助塑造 21 世纪。

https://gbaschoolawards.org
近日，大湾区教育卓越奖入围名单发布，公众投票也正是开启。

https://gbaschoolawards.org/2025-finalists
GBA Awards 2025设立的15大类奖项中，共有57个申报者入围。
目前，公众投票和评审团投票正在火热进行中，任何人都可以通过下面的二维码投票参与。

获奖名单将于2025年2月13日在香港香港海景万丽酒店举行的晚宴上公布。
除了表彰和庆祝大湾区教育卓越奖的提名者和获奖者之外，这也是所有与会者学习和交流的机会。
这些奖项由香港注册公司 21 世纪学习（21CL）与其合作伙伴共同举办。
长期以来，21 世纪学习（21CL）一直通过其在整个地区举办的会议和活动汇聚教育创新者:

21 世纪学习“（21CL）根据其 ”建设学习者社区 “的使命，组织顶级会议和活动。

除 GBA 外，21 世纪学习“（21CL）的年度活动还包括 21CLHK 大会、亚洲国际学校大会、人工智能与未来教育大会、PHASE 亚太区和 PHASE 中国（体育、健康和运动）、OFFSEAS（户外教育）、Lead to Succeed（教育领导力）和韩国 InnovateEDU。

此前，21CL 还举办过著名的创新教育工作者奖和创新教师奖，该奖项由培生公司在全球范围内赞助。

21CL 由在教育领导力、专业学习、教育技术和渐进教学法方面具有丰富经验的教育工作者领导。21CL 还为学校提供咨询和专业学习服务。

Source: @我是焦建利 – 教育技术学自留地 – (mp.weixin.qq.com/s/XsmNxXXDNBm4rMb53cUqcw)

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