2025 Awards Finalists

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Awards for Suppliers/Distributors and Products/Services

Best CSR Programme for Education

Almoe Digital Solutions
Edufikra LLC
Eidos Global
Interact
Kapes Uniform
Mars Challenge
Turkish Technology Team Foundation

Early Years Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year

Dream Tree Creations
EduEnhance
Kinderpedia
Literacy Counts
Moomin Language School
Mrs Mactivity
On the Button
Simy editions
Teo Glowing Ltd
Twohands Interactive Inc.

Primary Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year

ALUX.co,.Ltd
Eleven Plus Exams Tuition Limited
KINDERPEDIA
LEGO Education
Literacy Tree
MASLAMANI TECHNO MEDIA - FZCO
Matific
Pickatale
Seesaw Learning
Seven Steps to Writing Success
KODEIT - Books and Technology

Secondary Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year

BOOKR Next
EStars
ExploreLearning
PG Online Ltd
Power Technologies
Spaceforme

Higher Education Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year

Elbrook Collection / Steelcase
Maneuvre
MasterSoft Solutions
Panworld Education
Picano

SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year

Australian Council for Educational Research
Dot Pad
Knowledge Hub Trading LLC
Ransom Publishing - Reading Stars Achieve Phonics
Widgit Software

Best Free Digital Tool for Education

Brisk Teaching
Kialo
PG Online Ltd

Best Paid for Digital Tool in Education

Book Creator
challenge ME
ClassLink
Deesha
Electude
Etqaan Pro Arabic Benchmark Assessments Platform
Hachette Learning (Company) MySmartRevision (Product)
Just2easy Limited
MyPowerHub/PowerSchool
Nautilus
Renaissance
Slangit Technologies
VEDAMO Virtual Classroom

Best Digital Educational Resource/Product

ABT Assessments
Alef Pathways
BuildUp Global Pvt Ltd
CES Holdings
EdTool powered by Learnetic
ExAIm
Exact Path
Holistiq FZ LLC
Kidstopia/LG U+ (In-house venture team)
MBD GROUP
Savvas Learning Company
The National College: Professional Development membership

Best Product to Promote Arts, Music, or Drama in the Classroom

MusicFirst Elementary, powered by Charanga
Spears Theatre Arts

Best Product to Promote STEM/Robotics/Coding

ALUX.co,.Ltd
ExploreLearning
Genius Box
LOGISCOOL
Maker & Coder
Tale-Bot Pro / Matata Studio
Trusity

Best Product to Promote Wellbeing

Council for Creative Education Finland
EdRuption
gracia group
Green Heart Wellbeing
Incuzun
Peekapak
Switch4Schools
Ten Points
The 5 Chairs srl
VS Furniture Middle East
Vedatma (V E D Education Support Services LLC)

Best XR/VR/AI Product

Alef Pathways
Edu Cloud.Inc
EduNest
Edusofx Learning Buddy
Klass Education
Malek AI
NeuroBoost AI
Paramount Education
Pickatale
SCIVR Inc
Turnitin Clarity
stylus

Best Product/Resource to Promote Sustainability in Education

BOOKR Class
Discovering Joys of Childhood Through Play
Fripouille (meaning Cheeky in French)
Tadweera for Green Education
The Sustainable Behaviour Change Hackathon by Behaven and The Alliance for Sustainable Schools

Best Game-Based Learning Platform

ActiveFloor
HIhilulu Chinese Language Training
Jusoor Labs
Maths-Whizz
Matific
Tiny Minies

Awards for Teachers, Schools and Educational Professionals

Best Use of Digital Learning in the Classroom

Anju Sukumar - Gems New Millennium School
Samuel Ojode - Gagra Secondary School
Divya Anillkrishnan - GEMS - The Winchester School
Hajer Ali Ahmed Saeed Alabdouli - Al Fujairah Girls School
Mark Stone - Tenby Schools Penang
Seemal Ali - Ajman American Private School
Nahid Abu Ghname - Zayed Education Complex MBZ Kindergarten
Jeremy Green - American International School Hong Kong
Ragini Kachhwaha - Lucky International School
Sabihi Kazi-ADNOC Schools Madinat
Ankita Sodhia-St Andrews International School Bangkok

Best Use of STEAM Learning in the Classroom

Abdelmoneim Ali - Orientations Training Centre
Ambaraeen Razi - Pristine Private School
David Griffiths (School Head) - ISA International Education Group
Faynan Saleh - Encyclopedia of Science School
Ganima Nazir Ahmed Mapkar - Our Own English High School
Kenza Mezache - Modern Global International Schools
Nikita Chauhan - Shining Star International School
Phil Long - Arcadia British School
Shelmy Mathai - Jewairyah Bent Al Hareth School, MOE
Venetia Jayaraj - GEMS New Millennium School
Zahra Razi - Fontana Unified School District - Wayne Ruble Middle School
Mohamed Khalifa - Emirates National Schools - RAK

Ambassador for the Environment

Anjali Nambiar - The Next Generation (TNG) School
Cdr. AJL Fernandes (Retd.) - Kodaikanal International School
Dr. Zarraz Quick - International Community School, Singapore
Gwen Dickson - JSS Private School
Jenny Mortlock - GEMS Al Barsha National School
Olusegun Adeniyi - RA International School
Sainath & Sai Sahana Manikandan - GEMS United Indian School
Sowmya Gooliganahalli Shankarappa - GEMS New Millennium School
Katy Cooke - Brighton College Dubai
Mr Charles Jebakumar - Sacred Heart School Moga
Louise Coleman - Pearl British Academy

Community Award for Citizenship

Deena Mattar - Alhekma International School
GEMS Legacy School, Dubai
Ghada Sari - Jubail International School
Joanna Ash - Brighton College, Singapore
Joseph Kwaku Agbevanu - Kinbu Senior High Technical
Justin Park - SALT International School
Matthew Lee - Wales International School
Michael Jones (Chair) - Education Working Group, British Chamber of Commerce South China
Noorjahan binti Sultan - Assunta Convent Parent Teacher Association
Nuwan Dissanayaka - Sri Lankan Dream
Rachel Dias - Rachel Foundation
Wavell Blades - British International School of New York

Innovation in Education

Abdelrahman Jundiyah - Middle East International School
Amena Allouch - Holy Spirit University
Andy Perryer - Cognita Schools
Chrysostomos Lefteratos - Athens College
Dr Wong Yau Hsiung - Taylor's University
Iman Moustafa Mohamed - Al Ebdaa, First Cycle
Nadine Zahreddine - Rafik Hariri University
Surya Vignesh - Global Indian International School, Abu Dhabi
Vasavi Ayyanan - Al Nouman Bin Muqrin cycle 2 Boys School
Yuji Matsuda - Tottori Nishi High School

Best Initiative to Promote Inclusivity

Andaleeb Ishteyaq - JSS Private School
Clemmie Stewart - Blenheim Schools
Dr Fatma M Ibrahim - New Century Education
Taruna Khattar - Ambassador School
Gemma Peebles - Harrison College
Gustav Helman - Capital Tokyo International School
Mable Maria Newton - GEMS Founders Al Mizhar
Shalini Fernandes - GEMS New Millennium School
May Zalat - IECE Initiative
Maggie Doyne & Top Bahadur Malla - Kopila Valley School and Community Programs
Md. Arifur Rahman - Frobel Academy
Shamaila Nawaz - Small Steps Learning Difficulties Center
Feyyaz Şentürk - Hızır Erdoğan Special Education Practice School, Rize

Best Wellbeing Initiative for Students or Staff

Caroline Rennie - American International School, Riyadh
Hamza Ammar - RoboGeex Academy
Heena Iqbal - Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
Isabella Wussah-Tetteh - Sege DA Primary School
Michael Davies - Safa Community School
Mira Batrawi - Citizens School
Mohd Saharudin Bin Setapa - SK Putrajaya Presint 11
Rachel Long - GEMS Wesgreen International School
Rose Kamath - Emirates International School-Jumeirah
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi

Positive Change in Education

Celi Harper - Gecko on the Move
Dr Pauldy Otermans - Otermans Institute
Dr Antoinette Brown - Ajyal International School, Al Falah
Dr Malini Nair, Dr Abdul Ghafar, and Dr Shahira Elalfy - Higher Colleges of Technology
Dr Sultan Alanazi - Alfarabi School
Emily Hollis MBE - Elmley Dray School
Farah Joukhadar - International Community School of Amman
Educate & Elevate - Pristine Private School
Masha Zaeem - GEMS New Millennium School
Nasr Alsariri - The National Institute of Childhood
Preethi Kunnath - Mubazzarah Al Khadra School
Nadine Ramadan - Hartland International School
Maidah Fawad Hassan - The Next Generation (TNG) School - Al Wukair Primary School

Outstanding Contribution in Education

Joanna Povall - Wales International School
Dr Arezou PourMirza - Torrens University Australia
Hanadi Mustafa - Aldar Education
Huwra Tehseen Zohair - Frobel Academy
Ayman Elgndy - German University in Cairo
Joseph Gerassi - Redhill School
Marnie Hazelton, Ed.D. - Englewood Public School District
Nora Al Suroor - Najran Education, Fifth School
Salma Alketbi - Almaali School for Basic Education
Samah Al Thehli - Ministry of Education
Sarah Brannon - Brighton College Dubai
Stephen Viner - British International School, Al Khobar
Anita Gleave - Founder - Chatsworth Schools and Blenheim Schools

Best Use of Gamification in Education

Kiran Merchant - Surana High Tech International School
Neveen Abdelaziz - University of Birmingham, Dubai
Hala El-Aidy - Ahram Canadaian University
Ambareen Razi - Pristine Private School
Qurat ul Ain Naee - Bloom education
Sondos Awadallah - Kingdom Schools
Rihan Mustapha - Independent Educator & Coach

Outstanding Creative Educator of the Year

Adeeba Waseem - Delhi Private School, Sharjah
Gaurav Kumar Dhuria - DAVIET, Jalandhar
Kanishka Ramani - The Emerald Heights International School
Lucy Blanchard - Citizens School
Menat Essawy - Safa British School
Ms. Bosky Sharma - Mayoor Private School
Nadine Lyons - Repton Dubai
Nahaa Saad Alghamdi - Asir Education
Robin Ogdol and Halima Albooshi - Higher Colleges of Technology
Famida Nizamuddin Choudhary - GEMS New Millennium

Best Use of Technology in Creative Education

Belisa Howard - Liceo Jose Dubeau
Carlos Villanueva - Universidad Privada del Norte
Christina Laiou - Amfiklia Junior High School
Ioanna Zafeiriou - Senior High School of Pefka
Modhurima Bhattacharya - The Next Generation (TNG) School, Al Wukair Primary Campus
Nithya Abraham - The Indian High School
Rajeswari Venkataraman - JSS Private School, Dubai
Sirish Turlapati - Iris Florets World School
Yamen Farah - Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys
Paymon Khamooshi - London School of Innovation

Creative School of the Year

Celebi Kalkan - Murat Kantarci Science and Arts Center
Ghada Sari - Jubail International School
Shelli Nurcombe-Thorne - Redhill School
Sung Yun Lim - GIA Micro School
Tai Paschall - Al Yasat Private School
Ms.Rafia Zafar Ali - Principal - LEADERS PRIVATE SCHOOL, SHARJAH
Muna Ass’ad - Emirates National Schools RAK Campus