Education Leadership Awards – EW India Preschool Rankings Awards 2026-27
(Limited to early childhood care and education/ foundational education)
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The EW Education Leadership Award submission is voluntary.
Nominations are open to founders, chairpersons, trustees, and directors with significant contributions to the field of education.
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Submission deadline: November 25, 2026 – no extensions or late submissions will be accepted.
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Visionary Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Eligibility & Application Parameters
– Minimum 12 years of professional experience in early childhood education, preschool management or ECCE leadership. – Should have demonstrated visionary leadership through pioneering initiatives, innovative educational models or transformative institutional practices. – Must have made a significant contribution towards advancing early childhood education, aligned with the vision of NEP 2020 and its emphasis on ECCE. – Should demonstrate a sustained impact on the early childhood education ecosystem through innovation, expansion, policy advocacy, research or community engagement.
Excellence in Early Years Leadership
Eligibility & Application Parameters
– Minimum 8 years of professional experience in preschool education, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), or the Foundational Stage. – Should have demonstrated excellence in academic leadership, institutional management and quality enhancement of early years education. – Must have contributed to improving teaching practices, teacher development, curriculum delivery and holistic child development. – Should demonstrate measurable achievements in strengthening institutional quality, parent engagement and early learning outcomes.
Rising Star in Foundational Education
Eligibility & Application Parameters
– Minimum 3 years and preferably not more than 8 years of professional experience in preschool education, ECCE or the Foundational Stage. – Should demonstrate exceptional leadership potential, initiative and commitment to improving early learning experiences. – Must have introduced or contributed to innovative teaching methodologies, child-centric learning practices, technology integration or foundational literacy and numeracy initiatives. – Should demonstrate promising achievements and the potential to emerge as a future leader in India’s early childhood and foundational education ecosystem.
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