Nomination Form

ELIGIBILITY

Who Can Nominate?

Schools
Pre-Schools
Colleges
Universities
International Schools
Coaching Institutes
Training Organizations
Education Groups
School Chains
College Chains
Principals
Directors
Trustees
Chairpersons
Teachers
Vice Chancellors
Pro Vice Chancellors
Education Leaders
Management Teams
BENEFITS

Why Apply for STAR Education Awards?

Build National Visibility

Build national visibility for your institution among India's education community.

Showcase Achievements

Showcase your achievements to thousands of education leaders and decision makers.

Celebrate Your Team

Celebrate your team's contribution and hard work on a national platform.

Highlight Innovation

Highlight innovation and impact that sets your institution apart.

Strengthen Brand

Strengthen your institution's brand reputation in the education sector.

Gain Recognition

Gain recognition in front of schools, colleges, decision makers, and education stakeholders.

India's Biggest Platform

Become part of one of India's biggest education celebrations at ESFE 2026.

Merit-Based Award

Awards given purely on merit — your work speaks for itself.

CATEGORIES

Award Categories

Best School
Best Pre-School
Best College
Best Junior College
Best University
Best International School
Best Principal
Best Trustee
Best Director
Best Education Leader
Best School Chain
Best College Chain
Best Boarding School
Best Infrastructure in Education
Most Digitally Advanced Institution
Best Management System in Education
Excellence in Sports Education
Excellence in Cultural Activities
Excellence in Co-Curricular Education
Best Curriculum Innovation
Leader of Change
Lifetime Achievement in Education
Best Coaching Institute
Best Technology-Enabled Institution
Best Student Development Initiative
Best Teacher
Best Higher Education Institution
Best Skill Development Initiative
Best Education Innovation
Note: Final award category allocation will be decided by the jury based on the nomination profile and merit of the application.
HOW IT WORKS

Nomination Process

1

Submit Nomination

Fill in the nomination form with accurate details about yourself, your institution, achievements, and selected award category.

2

Upload Supporting Information

Share documents, photos, media coverage, institutional profile, achievements, and evidence of impact.

3

Application Review

The ESFE Awards Committee reviews all applications and verifies the information provided.

4

Jury Evaluation

Shortlisted nominations are evaluated on merit, impact, innovation, leadership, and contribution to education.

5

Final Selection

Selected awardees are contacted by the ESFE team with confirmation and ceremony details.

6

Recognition at ESFE 2026

Awardees are recognized during ESFE 2026 at NESCO, Mumbai.

EVALUATION

Evaluation Parameters

Nominations are evaluated on the following parameters by the ESFE Awards Committee and Jury.

Leadership in education
Innovation in teaching and learning
Student impact
Institutional growth
Digital transformation
Infrastructure development
Academic excellence
Co-curricular and sports initiatives
Community contribution
Teacher development
Operational excellence
Use of technology
Long-term contribution to education
Evidence and credibility of achievements

YOUR WORK DESERVES RECOGNITION

If your institution, leadership, or educational initiative is creating meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to be recognized on one of India's biggest education platforms.

Final Deadline: 20 September 2026
Call: 9892227245
NESCO, Mumbai
6, 7 & 8 October 2026
Nominate Now for STAR Education Awards 2026