Tech & Learning’s Best of Show awards at ISTELive 2025 celebrate the products, and businesses behind each one, that are transforming education in schools around the world. Tech & Learning’s panel of judges will award the products and solutions to exhibitors at ISTELive 25 Live who show the greatest promise to the industry, according to the U.S.’s most tech-savvy and knowledgeable educators.
Benefits of entering:
- All nominees will be invited to a special Tech & Learning reception on the penultimate day of ISTE. Winners will be formally announced at the Tech & Learning reception, to take place on July 1. Crystal glass trophies will be available for winners to capture their success at the event, individual trophies will be sent directly to winners after the show.
- Tech & Learning’s fully licensed “Best of Show” awards badge to use on promotional materials, in addition to a suite of pre-made winner’s assets including social posts and a press release.
- All winners of the awards will be featured in a special digital issue distributed to the Tech & Learning audience and reaching 72,000 school district decision makers.
- Winners are announced in a press release on techlearning.com during the show. Further promotion will continue after ISTELive 25 through other Tech & Learning subscriber-facing channels.
Why should you nominate your product?
- Nominating a product is easy. No shipping of products or setting up guest user accounts. Just complete a simple form that includes your product’s name, image, and a brief description.
- Winning a Best of Show award signifies that your product has, or will have, an incredible impact on teaching and learning experiences. Our judges are looking for the best of the best in edtech innovation.
- Winners of the Best of Show award will be featured in Tech & Learning’s digital magazine, reaching industry professionals who will see your product showcased in a special section of educator-endorsed products.
FAQ
What are the ISTE Best of Show Awards?
The program recognizes products exhibited at ISTELive 25 which are believed to be changing the way we educate around the world. Winners are selected by panels of professional users and editors based on product descriptions provided in the nomination form, as well as on judges’ inspection at the show.
Who can enter?
Any organization who is exhibiting at ISTELive 25 can nominate their products for a Best of Show Award. If your company has developed a new innovative product or service, or updated an existing product, entering the Best of Show Awards is a great way to stand out!
When are entries due?
The deadline is 11:59 PST on June 20, 2025. We reserve the right to consider late applicants as circumstances dictate.
How much does it cost to enter?
Single entry: $625.00 per entry
2-4 entries: $595.00 per entry
5+ entries: $525.00 per entry
What are the entry categories?
The categories are broken down into Primary (Tools for K-6 grade education), Secondary (7-12), and Higher Education. You may enter the same product into multiple categories.
May I enter more than one product?
Yes, there is no limit to the number of products you may nominate. Each requires a nomination form and entry fee(s).
How are the products evaluated?
All entries are reviewed by a panel of judges and editors – chosen in advance by the editors of our publications – who will review nominations and choose the winners on a points score against a range of criteria. Judges use a combination of on-site inspection and the online nomination information to build their scores.
What do I get if I win?
Winners of Tech & Learning’s Best of Show at ISTELive 25 will receive an award certificate, the award seal graphic to be used in digital promotions, and a feature in the digital edition of Tech & Learning.
Winning a Best of Show award is a great accomplishment for any organization, and the benefits go far beyond just an announcement at the conference. For more information, Contact Beckie Sirs, beckie.sirs@futurenet.com