7 Reasons Why You Should Apply for the ASEAN School Awards
Across Southeast Asia, schools and education organizations are driving innovation, championing student success, and shaping the future of education. The ASEAN School Awards is established to recognize these efforts: highlighting institutions that exemplify educational excellence and making waves across the region.
If you are committed to advancing quality education, here are 7 reasons why your school or organization should apply for the ASEAN School Awards:
- Gain Regional Recognition for Educational Excellence
The ASEAN School Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to education across the region. From innovative teaching and school leadership to impactful community partnerships. Being named a finalist or winner affirms your position among the region’s leading education institutions and professionals.
- Benchmark Your Achievements Across ASEAN
Preparing your application provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on your school’s vision, strategies, and impact. The process itself helps you benchmark your achievements against other education innovators in the region, identifying where you excel and where you can improve on.
- Showcase Your Strengths Across Diverse Award Categories
With 20+ award categories, it strives to celebrate various areas in the K-12 education. Explore categories such as:
- Athletics & Sports Award
- Early Childhood Center Award
- Innovative Facilities Award
- Professional Learning & Staff Development Award
- Service Learning Award
- Public Choice Award
Each category celebrates different aspects of education that contribute to the progression of schools and learners. See the full list of award categories ›
- Applications Reviewed by International Education Experts
Your submission will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges composed of global education experts, school heads, and thought leaders with extensive experience in academic excellence and innovation in the region. Their professional insights ensure a fair, rigorous, and meaningful review process. Meet the judges ›
- Gain Media Exposure and Regional Visibility
Winners and finalists are featured across the ASEAN School Awards’ media platforms and partner channels, reaching thousands of educators and stakeholders across Southeast Asia. This visibility strengthens your brand reputation and demonstrates your commitment to excellence in education.
- Network with Education Leaders at the Gala Dinner
All shortlisted finalists are invited to attend the ASEAN School Awards Gala Dinner, where award recipients are announced and celebrated. The event brings together influential school leaders, policymakers, and education innovators from across ASEAN for an invaluable opportunity of connection, collaboration, and partnership. Learn more about the Gala Dinner ›
- Free, Accessible, and Designed to Support Growth
Participation is completely free: no application or listing fees. The awards aim to make credible recognition accessible to all schools and education-related organizations in the ASEAN region, encouraging growth, reflection, and collaboration without financial barriers. See our FAQs ›
Are You Ready to Inspire and Be Celebrated by the ASEAN Community?
The ASEAN School Awards are more than a competition – it’s a movement to celebrate and connect the schools and organizations shaping the future of education across Southeast Asia.
Submit your story, share your impact, and join a community of forward-thinking educators across the region.
