Individual Excellence

• Creative Excellence in English Teaching

• Creative Excellence in Mathematics Teaching

• Creative Excellence in Science Teaching

• Creative Excellence in Social Science Teaching

• Creative Teacher of the Year - Early Childhood Education

• Creative Teacher of the Year - Primary School

• Creative Teacher of the Year - Secondary School

• Creative Teacher of the Year - High School

• Outstanding New Teacher of the Year

• Innovation in Teaching (Methods, Tools & Pedagogy)

• Excellence in Special Education Needs (SEN) Teaching

• Principal of the Year

• School Leader of the Year

• Head of Department / Coordinator of the Year

• Corporate Trainer of the Year

• Edupreneur of the Year

• Research Scholar of the Year

• Private Tutor of the Year

• Curriculum Design Innovation Award

• Lifetime Achievement Award

Institutional Excellence

• Best International School

• Best Preschool

• Best Preschool Chain

• Best Social Project Towards Education

• Best Skill Development Centre

• Best Teacher Training Academy / College / Institution

• Creative Excellence in Academics

• Creative Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities

• Creative Excellence in Pedagogy Integration

• Excellence in Faculty Training

• Excellence in Infrastructure & Learning Spaces

• Excellence in Sports Education

• Best Initiative in Social-Emotional Learning

• Action Research Excellence in School

• Best Use of Digital Learning in the Classroom

• Innovation in Early Childhood Education

Innovation & Industry

• Best School Supplies & Learning Resources Provider

• Best STEAM Kits Provider

• Best Early Childhood Education (ECE) Solutions Provider

• Best Educational Publishing House

• Best EdTech Innovation

• Best EdTech Start-up

• Best EdTech Company of the Year

• CCE Finland Alumni / Accreditation Partner Excellence Award

Special Category

To mark the 14th International Symposium on Creative Education, CCE Finland is pleased to introduce the exclusive Special Award 2027.

• Best Creative Learning Environment in an Educational Setting

How to Register:

To submit your nomination and be part of this transformative event, please:

• Email us: info@ccefinland.org

• Nominate Online: Click Here to Nominate

Core Evaluation Criteria

The jury assesses each submission against five benchmark pillars rooted in Finnish educational research:

1. Creativity & Innovation

Originality of pedagogical tools, problem-solving ingenuity, and differentiated learning methodologies.

2. Educational Impact

Tangible improvements in learner engagement, inclusivity, academic competence, and critical thinking.

3. Pedagogical Leadership

Ability to inspire faculty, empower learning communities, and guide institutional transformation.

4. Sustainability & Scalability

Long-term viability of the practice, transferability to diverse contexts, and resource mindfulness.

5. Evidence of Excellence

Verifiable documentation, testimonials, peer recognition, and documented empirical findings.

The CCE Finland Awards follow a structured evaluation process designed to ensure clarity and consistency.

01 — Choose Your Category
Select the award category that best represents your work or achievement.

02 — Submit Your Nomination
Share your initiative, practice or achievement with relevant supporting evidence.

03 — Expert Evaluation
Submissions are reviewed against defined evaluation criteria by the CCE Finland Awards jury.

04 — Final Selection
Outstanding entries are selected for recognition.

05 — Celebrate in Finland
Award recipients are recognised during the official CCE Finland Awards Ceremony.

Attendance Requirements

Nomination for a CCE Finland Award does not constitute an award. All nominations are subject to evaluation by the CCE Finland Awards Jury, and the final award recipients will be announced at the official CCE Finland Awards Ceremony in Helsinki, Finland.

In-Person Attendance

In-person attendance is required to receive the CCE Finland Award. Selected award recipients must attend the Awards Ceremony in person and formally accept the award on stage.

This requirement is intended to make the Awards Ceremony a meaningful celebration of educational achievement and to provide recipients with an opportunity to connect with the international CCE Finland community.

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