Outstanding Project/Program

The Outstanding Project category is one of the main categories in the Sustainable Education Award, and aims to recognize quality projects that contribute to achieving a tangible and sustainable impact in the field of education. This category focuses on projects that are characterized by an integrated and comprehensive approach that ensures equity and inclusiveness, employs technology and innovation, while strengthening cooperation and partnerships to achieve the desired goals. This category is awarded to projects that promote educational innovation, provide equal educational opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to make a positive change in the quality of education in accordance with the fourth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4). Outstanding projects are expected to offer solutions that are more applicable and replicable in different educational contexts.

Distinguished Applied Research

The Distinguished Applied Research category is one of the main categories in the Sustainable Education Award, and aims to honor applied research that makes outstanding scientific contributions that contribute to improving education and developing educational policies. This category focuses on research that relies on rigorous scientific methodologies and provides practical and applicable solutions, contributing to a sustainable impact in the education sector. This category is awarded to research that provides new insights, contributes to the development of pedagogical knowledge, and promotes innovation in education systems. The recommendations of this research are also expected to be applicable in the development of educational policies and practices, in line with the fourth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4) related to providing quality and inclusive education for all.