Educator Awards
2026
One
Simple question
12
Categories
48
Winners
1
Global award ceremony
Who can enter
Our awards are open to English Language Learning educators and Higher Education educators worldwide*, including K12 educators in the United States.
Educators can nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues, school leaders, and learners aged 18 and above.
We welcome applications from all institutions, whether state, maintained, or independent, including those that are not yet Pearson customers.
*See Terms and Conditions for eligibility
How to enter
Nominations are now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit, whether nominating themselves, a colleague or an educator who has made a difference.
Please join us for the Pearson Educator Awards 2026 ceremony, where we’ll showcase the impact educators have on learners around the world through exclusive winner features, special guest appearances and, of course, the unveiling of this year’s winners.
2 December 2026 | 10:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. GMT | Online
What you can win
48 winners around the world will be spotlighted at our online global award ceremony on 2 December.
Receive a personalized award plaque to showcase within your institution, recognizing the award-winning impact.
Featured on Pearson’s social channels, and website — along with exclusive moments for winners to connect, collaborate and share experiences.
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Who can enter
Our awards are open to English Language Learning educators and Higher Education educators worldwide*, including K12 educators in the United States.
Educators can nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues, school leaders, and learners aged 18 and above.
We welcome applications from all institutions, whether state, maintained, or independent, including those that are not yet Pearson customers.
*See Terms and Conditions for eligibility
How to enter
Nominations are now closed. Retain the entry guidance below for reference only; do not display it in the ceremony-phase website.
Tell us about the great work your nominee has been doing and the difference they have made to learners.
Simply choose whether you are an educator in Higher Education or English Language Learning and answer one simple question through a video or written submission.
Tailor your submission to one of the award categories and include examples that demonstrate the judging criteria.
What you can win
48 winners around the world will be spotlighted at our online global award ceremony on 2 December.
Receive a personalized award plaque to showcase within your institution, recognizing the award-winning impact.
Featured on Pearson’s social channels, and website — along with exclusive moments for winners to connect, collaborate and share experiences.
19 August 2026 – Nominations opened
2 November 2026 – Submissions closed
2 December 2026 | 10:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. GMT | Online