Education Awards

The Education Awards were founded in 2017 to honour excellence and innovation across Ireland’s higher and further education sectors. Designed to highlight achievements in areas like student success, infrastructure, sustainability, and digital learning, the awards embrace both State-funded and private institutions island-wide. Participation is free, enabling educational providers to showcase their most impactful work.

Each entry is reviewed by an independent panel of esteemed education professionals, selected from leading colleges and universities. They evaluate submissions on the strength of their outcomes. Shortlisted initiatives gain national recognition and winners are celebrated at a prestigious black-tie gala held each spring.

It aims to build momentum for positive change in education. Managed by BusinessRiver, we connect senior leaders across more than 30 sectors and offers a platform for sharing best practice, attracting top talent, and raising institutional profiles. By spotlighting real achievements, the Education Awards help foster a culture of continuous improvement across Ireland’s educational landscape.