Nominations Open: Celebrating Transformative Education Leadership – ITL Awards 2026 for Higher Ed & K-12

Boston, MA | February 15, 2026 – SoftwareVerdict, a leading provider of independent software research and marketplace solutions, today announces nominations are open for the ITL Awards 2026 – Higher Education Chapter and K-12 School Chapter. 

These chapters celebrate universities, institutions, and schools – along with their leaders – redefining education through transformative technology that fosters ecosystems of growth, nurturing inclusivity, diversity, and equitable leadership in the AI age.

Award Recipients

Awards honor leadership such as Vice Chancellors, Registrars, Deans, Heads of Department, and senior academic leaders, as well as institutions, universities, and schools. The Higher Education Chapter spotlights those driving AI-enabled equitable education, digital infrastructure, and inclusive innovation.

The K-12 School Chapter recognizes excellence in edtech integration, student-centric experiences, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Evaluations leverage SoftwareVerdict’s GRID Framework for impact in governance, resilience, inclusion, and data strategies.education.economictimes.

Key Focus Areas

Recognition emphasizes:

• Technology transformation for personalized, inclusive learning.
  
• Superior student experiences with AI, adaptive platforms.
  
• Future-proof systems for scalability, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
  

“These chapters recognize institutions and leaders not just leading change but embodying inclusive excellence through technology,” said Andrew Jackson, CEO of SoftwareVerdict.

Nomination Details

Nominations are free and open globally via the SoftwareVerdict portal. Winners gain global recognition, digital badges, and features in insights reports.

Past ITL Awards, like 2024’s Mighty 90, celebrated 90 trailblazers from 240+ nominations.

Strategic Impact

As AI reshapes education, ITL Awards benchmark pioneers creating resilient, diverse learning ecosystems for the future workforce.

About SoftwareVerdict

SoftwareVerdict provides research, Strategic Business Reviews, Economic Impact Radars, and a marketplace of 1,700+ solutions for informed tech decisions. As part of the Digital Strategy Institute, it advances ethical leadership.

Visit softwareverdict.co/itl-awards-for-higher-education-leadership-softwareverdict for nominations