SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
MAY 15, 2026
The Eduventures Research Innovation Awards Program was created to recognize and showcase the achievements of organizations that share Eduventures' vision for a responsive, innovative higher education sector. Click here to see past winning submissions.
Recognize your work and team efforts with an Innovation Award.
Each year, Eduventures Research solicits award applications, completes judging, and announces winners in five categories. We welcome submissions focused on enrollment, student experience, and technology. Award winners will be featured at Eduventures Summit 2026. Nominations must be submitted by May 15.
About the Program
Eduventures Innovation Awards Program honors higher education institutions, companies, and other organizations.
Judges select winners from written applications and, if needed, follow-up interviews. Entries are scored on value to the institution, innovation, and relevance to the mission of the school.
Nomination Categories
Next Generation Recruitment (Traditional Students)
A new enrollment management or marketing strategy in a fast-changing environment
Online or Adult Learner Recruitment (Undergraduate or Graduate)
A new target audience or marketing strategy for these learners.
Student Success
A new effort to define and improve student outcomes
Excellence in AI
A new means of leveraging AI to better systems or student experience
Program Innovation
A new approach to teaching and learning, student support, or new programs
Congratulations to our 2025 Innovation Award Winners
Eduventures Summit 2026
June 15-17, 2026
Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel