Pando PR Tips No. 58
Awards from EdTech Digest, T&L, Inc., National PTA, Merit Awards; Conferences on public safety, HR Tech, CTE; an a host of recognition months and days
EdTech Awards + Conference Submissions
2026 EdTech Digest Awards — Early entry by July 31
These awards recognize tools, leaders, and trendsetters in K12, Higher Education, and Skills and Workforce sectors. Early entry fee is $299. Regular entry deadline is September 25 ($349) and extended entry is October 16 ($399). Pay now and make edits until October 16.
2025 Inc. Power Partner Awards — Extended entry deadline is Aug 5
B2B providers can be recognized among the top vendors, consultants, and platforms that go above and beyond for their clients. Application fee is $1,295.
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025 — Submissions close Sept 5
T&L is Accepting nominations for outstanding education products demonstrating versatility, value, and impact. Single entry is $625, discounts for multiple entries.
Merit Awards — Submission deadline is Sept 8
Merit Awards recognize leaders, businesses, and industries shaping today's world from business, technology, healthcare, and advertising and media (among others). Judged by industry executives, members of the media, and consultants. $250 per entry.
National PTA’s 2026 Legislative Conference — Call for speakers is open through Oct 15
LegCon is National PTA’s annual policy and advocacy conference, and they are seeking thought leaders and mission partners to help PTA advocates hone their advocacy skills.
Upcoming Conferences with Discounts
Law and Public Safety Education Network (LAPSEN) National Conference — Early bird special ends July 31.
This Dec 7-9 conference in Nashville for educators and workforce professionals will focus on preparing the next generation of public safety leaders.
HR Tech 2025 — Last day for Early Bird pricing is Aug 1
HR Tech is a conference to discover how to transform HR practices by prioritizing people using technology.
ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit — Early bird pricing ends Aug 8
At this conference, help shape the future of career and technical education (CTE) alongside fellow innovators at the premier gathering for postsecondary career and technical educators Oct 5-8 in Austin.
Upcoming News and Social Pegs
August | National Truancy Prevention Month
September | Library Card Sign-Up Month
September | College Savings Month
September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - 21 | National Coding Week
August 12 | International Youth Day
August 13 | Left-Handers Day
August 26 | Women’s Equality Day
September 1 | Labor Day
September 8 | International Literacy Day
September 15 | National Online Learning Day
September 16 | International IT Professionals Day
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