The Readers' Choice Awards 2022 presented by SmartBrief on EdTech celebrates those companies and products making a lasting impact on the education industry. Through innovative solutions, the latest technology or pioneering problem-solving, we want to recognize those who are changing the education landscape for the better.
This is an opportunity for you to gain the recognition you deserve, with winners not only receiving Readers' Choice 2022 winner assets to market with, but editorial coverage through an Awards Program Guide showcasing winning products distributed and reaching over 800,000 education professionals in the SmartBrief network.
Secure your entry today, click below to begin your submission.
WHY ENTER?
Receive editorial coverage in an Awards Program Guide, reaching over 800,000 education professionals in the SmartBrief network.
Gain invaluable recognition and affirmation from our reader's, built of top-level education professionals in K-12.
The opportunity to receive a winner's digital badge to market your product with a meaningful endorsement from your customers.
STEP 1 - ENTER
Fill in our simple entry form. Tell us all about your product and make sure to demonstrate it's value.
STEP 2 - VOTING
A survey will be sent out to our engaged audience of educators to vote on products in each category.
STEP 3 - WINNERS
The products with the most votes will be named winners and receive their award badges via email in April.
KEY DATES
Nomination Deadline:
Winners Announced:
Nomination Deadline: July 29, 2021
Winners Announced: August 26, 2021
March 24 2022
April 2022
We are accepting education hardware and software tools in the following categories:
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Assessment
- Audio Visual
- Safety & Security
- SEL (Mental and Emotional Wellness and Teletherapy)
- STEM and STEAM
- Professional Development
- Early Education
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Learning Management Systems
The awards recognise and shine light on new and existing products and solutions that impact and transform education through technology. If your product aids, transforms or benefits the lives of educators and students, then it would qualify for the awards.
There is no restriction on release date of products, they could have been released in 2020 or 2010, for example.
Be Recognized. Submitting your product and winning an award will get you coverage in front 800k+ education professionals, SmartBrief's loyal readership across 21 unique education publications.
Build Reputation. Endorsement from your product’s end user, educators and administrators will help build further trust and loyalty among your customers.
Boost Morale. Submitting for the awards is a great opportunity to celebrate the work your employees do and give them affirmation that their work is impactful.
You will submit the following information about your product which our readership - both industry professionals and end-users - will use to evaluate and rank your product:
- A short product description (100 words or less)
- What specific problem does this product solve? (100 words or less)
You will also have an opportunity to share a product landing page, product imagery and product demonstration video (optional).
The deadline to submit nominations is March 24, 2022. We reserve the right to consider late applicants as circumstances dictate.
Winners will be announced in April 2022. Exact date of direct and editorial announcements is yet to be confirmed, please contact us if you have any questions concerning this.
Along with receiving a digital awards winner logo, winning companies will be announced editorially in a blog post promoted in SmartBrief on EdTech, and highlighted in the awards program guide distributed to 800k+ across relevant SmartBrief publications reaching educators and administrators.
Each product entry costs $595.
Click here to nominate a product and pay by credit card.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of products you may nominate. Each product requires a nomination form and entry fee(s).
Yes. It will not be published prior to the winners announcement or shared with anyone beyond the judges or editors.
ABOUT SMARTBRIEF
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