BRANDON HALL GROUP
EDTECH EXCELLENCE AWARDS™
PROGRAM
The EdTech Program has a dedicated focus on entries from innovative and cutting-edge trailblazers in education technology. This program is for K-12, Universities, Business Schools, Professional Development and Education Associations, Non-For-Profit, and Government Agencies.
Cost per Submission
$795
Announcements
December 04, 2025
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2025 EdTech
Program Categories
Each category is linked to the entry form. You may download our brochure for the full list of category descriptions and judging criteria.
The entry form for this program is the same across all categories. Please submit one entry form per category.
2025 EdTech
Program Information
If you are new to this program, you will need to create a profile before submitting an entry. Your profile will track entries year after year. If you are returning, please sign into your existing profile. If you do not remember your password, simply click the forgot password link to reset.
Pro tip: create a profile using a distribution email, such as [email protected] so that your team retains access in the event that the original submitter is no longer with the company or has transitioned roles.
You may download the submission form associated with each category below AND within the submission portal.
Once your profile is created, you may begin a new application and follow the instructions for submitting both a single application and/or multiple applications.
The EdTech Program welcomes entries from innovative and cutting-edge trailblazers in education technology. This program is for K-12, Universities, Business Schools, Professional Development Organizations and Education Associations, non-profits, and Government Agencies.
Awards are judged on the following criteria: Overview of the technology, innovation, design and creativity, demo component, and measurable benefits.
Each element is worth 6 points, for a total of 30 points. Awards are based on total points.
That means some categories may have more awards than others. Some categories many not have any award winners if the entries don’t earn enough points.
Notifications will be sent to the primary email on your submission portal profile. (Please note that you no longer need to create a new login year after year. You may now create a profile to track submissions year after year, in this program)
- Award badge(s), plaque ordering and event discount information will be provided in your notification emails.
- One (1) complimentary plaque is provided per winning entry (redemption code(s) will be sent in your announcement email). You may order additional plaques at an additional fee.
- If you/your team attends the HCM Excellence Conference, one (1) complimentary commemorative plaque is provided per winning organization and presented on stage during the Awards Ceremony.
- If you have granted publishing permission on your application, we will publish your entry in our Member Center – an extensive and exclusive research database available only to members.
- Select award-winning teams may be selected to participate on speaking panels at our HCM Excellence Conference, as appropriate and when in alignment with our program.
Winning Organizations receive:
- Opportunity for recognition and/or speaking on a panel at our HCM Excellence Conference
- Discounted HCM Excellence Conference pass rates
- A digital award badge for unlimited use
- Inclusion in a Brandon Hall Group issued press release announcing the winners
- Recognition on Brandon Hall Group’s website and social media communities – LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
- Entries may be included in Brandon Hall Group blogs, research assets and other presentations
- Feedback and scoring on your entry, by request
- For solution providers that have submitted with client organizations: published case study entries with approval and opportunities for webinar sponsorship to share best practices
Participating Organizations receive:
- A certificate of participation in PDF format
- Feedback and scoring on your entry, by request
- Discounted HCM Excellence Conference pass rates