Horizon Prize for Education
Celebrating ground-breaking innovations and initiatives that mark a step change in education.
Details
Status | Closed |
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Nominations opening date | 01 April 2025 |
Nominations closing date | 17 June 2025 |
Nominator eligibility | Anyone |
Nominee eligibility | Anyone |
Nominee location | Global |
Career stage | All career stages |
Horizon Prizes
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Judging panel

Niki Kaiser
Notre Dame High School, UK

Genevieve Adukpo
University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Amir Ali
London Nautical School, UK

Emma Bickerstaffe
Horizon Community College, UK

James Cairney
Cumbernauld Academy, UK

Dr Alison Hill
University of Exeter, UK

Amie Langford
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Colin McGill
Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Stuart Naismith
Gartcosh Primary School, UK

Professor Gita Sedghi
University of Liverpool, UK
Winners
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