GBA School Awards is back – now open for applications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
