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Academic Excellence Awards
Recipients will be invited to either CanvasCon in their respective region or InstructureCon. They will also be recognized through a press release, social media posts, opportunities to participate in case studies, and receive a panda trophy along with exclusive swag.
Nominations closed on April 15, 2025. Winners will be announced at InstructureCon 2025
CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND IMPACT IN EDUCATION
Winners Selected Across 3 Categories
Outstanding Course
A course that stands out due to its innovative approach, comprehensive content, exceptional delivery, and positive outcomes for students.
- Innovation & Creativity - The course incorporates groundbreaking approaches, uses diverse and creative teaching methods, and integrates cutting-edge technology or novel pedagogical strategies.
- Comprehensive Content - The course covers all relevant topics in-depth, provides a wide array of resources, and aligns with the latest industry standards and knowledge.
- Delivery & Outcomes - The course is delivered in an engaging and interactive manner, leading to excellent student engagement, high satisfaction, and demonstrable positive outcomes.


Innovative Tool
A tool developed to enhance teaching and learning, characterized by its usability, effectiveness, innovation, accessibility and impact.
- Usability - The tool is highly user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
- Effectiveness & Impact - The tool significantly enhances teaching and learning, with clear evidence of positive impact on educational outcomes.
- Innovation - The tool is a pioneer in its field, offering unique features or approaches that are not available in other tools.
Transformative Program
A program designed to support and improve teaching and learning, notable for its comprehensive design, effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability.
- Comprehensive Design - The program is thoroughly designed, addressing all aspects of teaching and learning needs comprehensively.
- Effectiveness & Sustainability - The program has proven effective over time with sustainable practices that ensure long-term impact.
- Scalability - The program can be easily scaled and adapted to different contexts and larger audiences without losing effectiveness

Submit a Nomination
Nominations closed on April 15, 2025.
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