Ken42 Awards 2025

Honoring the visionaries and innovators
shaping the future of learning.

From redefining academic excellence with cutting-edge digital tools to building campuses that ignite entrepreneurship: these awards recognize institutions that are leading the way in education's next chapter.

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THE
VISIONARY
AWARD

Honoring educational institutions that are redefining academic excellence through the adoption of digital solutions and tools.

Learning Reimagined

Recognizes institutions making learning smarter, more accessible, and future-ready.

Digital Excellence

Celebrates schools, colleges, and universities that leverage technology to enhance teaching, learning, and administration.

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CRITERIA TO APPLY:

Tech Integration

Adopted digital tools that enhanced teaching, learning, or administration.

Outcome Excellence

Achieved measurable academic outcomes (student success, efficiency, or accessibility)

Sustained Innovation

Embedded initiatives into policy and long-term practice (sustainable change).

Scalable Model

Created a model that can be replicated by other institutions

Tech Integration

Adopted digital tools that enhanced teaching, learning, or administration.

Outcome Excellence

Achieved measurable academic outcomes (student success, efficiency, or accessibility)

Sustained Innovation

Embedded initiatives into policy and long-term practice (sustainable change).

Scalable Model

Created a model that can be replicated by other institutions

If you’ve led change in the last 24 months and embedded it in policy and practice

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THE
INNOVATION
CATALYST

Honoring educational institutions that are redefining academic excellence through the adoption of digital solutions and tools.

From Ideas to Impact

Recognizes campuses where ideas transform into action.

Innovation Incubator

Celebrates ecosystems that nurture creativity, research, and entrepreneurship.

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CRITERIA TO APPLY:

Innovation Ecosystem

Built an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship & innovation

Student Innovation

Encouraged student-led projects, startups, or research initiatives

Outcome Driven

Achieved clear problem–solution fit and real-world outcomes

Adoptable Design

Designed frameworks that can be adopted by others in education

Innovation Ecosystem

Built an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship & innovation

Student Innovation

Encouraged student-led projects, startups, or research initiatives

Outcome Driven

Achieved clear problem–solution fit and real-world outcomes

Adoptable Design

Designed frameworks that can be adopted by others in education

Show your problem–solution fit, execution, outcomes, and how others can adopt it

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Nomination Process

Choose
Your Award

Pick the category that best fits your institution's journey:

•Visionary Award - For digital excellence and academic transformation.
•Innovation Catalyst Award - For building entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Start by selecting your category.

Tell
Your Story

Fill out the nomination form with:

•Problem you set out to solve.
•Solutions you implemented.
•Outcomes achieved (student success, adoption rates, entrepreneurship impact).

Ready to share your impact?
Fill out your story now.

Submit
Your Proof

Strengthen your entry with supporting material:

•Case studies or reports.
•Testimonials From students or faculty.
•Photos, videos, or press coverage.

Back your story with evidence that
inspires confidence.

Jury
Review

Your nomination will be reviewed by a panel of experts, evaluating:

•Originality of ideas.
•Measurable outcomes.
•Scalability and inspiration for others.

Let your work shine under expert eyes.

Recognition
& Celebration

Shortlisted institutions will be invited to the Ken42 Awards Ceremony, where winners will:

•Gain national recognition.
•Inspire peers and education leaders.
•Join a community of changemakers shaping the future.

Submit today and step into the spotlight.

Choose
Your Award

Pick the category that best fits your institution's journey:

•Visionary Award - For digital excellence and academic transformation.
•Innovation Catalyst Award - For building entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Start by selecting your category.

Tell
Your Story

Fill out the nomination form with:

•Problem you set out to solve.
•Solutions you implemented.
•Outcomes achieved (student success, adoption rates, entrepreneurship impact).

Ready to share your impact?
Fill out your story now.

Submit
Your Proof

Strengthen your entry with supporting material:

•Case studies or reports.
•Testimonials From students or faculty.
•Photos, videos, or press coverage.

Back your story with evidence that
inspires confidence.

Jury
Review

Your nomination will be reviewed by a panel of experts, evaluating:

•Originality of ideas.
•Measurable outcomes.
•Scalability and inspiration for others.

Let your work shine under expert eyes.

Recognition
& Celebration

Shortlisted institutions will be invited to the Ken42 Awards Ceremony, where winners will:

•Gain national recognition.
•Inspire peers and education leaders.
•Join a community of changemakers shaping the future.

Submit today and step into the spotlight.

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