Nominate a Changemaker: The Yidan Prize for Education

The Yidan Prize is a global award that recognises individuals and teams who are transforming education through innovative research and impactful development work. Through an open and rigorous nomination process, the Prize identifies changemakers whose contributions are improving education quality and expanding access to learning worldwide.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Yidan Prize nomination process, including timelines, roles, eligibility, and step-by-step instructions for nominators.

Our Yidan Prize Cycle

Each Yidan Prize cycle follows a clear annual timeline:

• October – March: Nominations open
• April – September: Judging process
• Late September: Public announcement of laureates
• December: Yidan Prize Awards Ceremony

Nominations must be submitted within the official nomination window to be considered for that cycle.

Roles in the Nomination Process

A complete nomination involves three key roles:

Nominator

The nominator is the individual who submits the nomination. As a nominator, you are expected to be a credible witness to the nominee’s impact, with a strong and informed understanding of their work and achievements.

Nominee

You may nominate:

• An individual
• A team of up to three members
• Yourself or your own team

Supporters

Supporters provide external validation of the nominee’s work. Each nomination requires:

• Two supporters if you are nominating someone else
• Three supporters if you are nominating yourself or your own team

You may include no more than one supporter from the nominee’s own organisation.

Who Can Make a Nomination?

The Yidan Prize nomination process is open to everyone — no invitation is required. While many nominators come from government bodies, non-governmental organisations, professional associations, or the education sector, this is not a requirement.

What matters most is that you:

• Have a thorough understanding of the nominee’s work
• Can clearly articulate their impact on education
• Are able to provide credible, evidence-based insights

We welcome nominations from all backgrounds, provided the nominator can serve as a reliable and informed witness to the nominee’s contribution.

How to Get Started

To ensure a strong and complete submission, nominators are encouraged to follow these steps:

1. Confirm your eligibility
   Review the few exceptions to ensure you are eligible to nominate.
2. Read the nomination guide
   Carefully review the nomination guide and use the relevant nomination form templates:
   • Education Research
   • Education Development
3. Register for a nominator account
   Create an account on the online nomination platform. Once registered, you will gain access to additional resources, including a technical guide to support the submission process.
4. Identify your supporters
   Select supporters who can independently endorse the nominee’s work. Judges place strong emphasis on external validation, so choose supporters who can speak credibly and in detail.
5. Prepare your nomination
   Compile all required information and documents. A detailed checklist is provided at the end of the nomination guide to help ensure completeness. The guide is available in:
   • English
   • French
   • Portuguese
   • Simplified Chinese
   • Spanish
6. Review the FAQ
   Visit the FAQ section for answers to common questions about eligibility, documentation, and evaluation criteria.
7. Submit your nomination
   All nominations must be submitted in English through the official online nomination platform. Updates will be communicated via email.

Take Action

• Nominate now and help recognise those shaping the future of education

Deadline: March 03, 2026

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