Pando PR Tips No. 74

EdTech Awards & Conference Submissions

Inc. 5000 — Deadline is April 24
​Inc. 5000 is the official ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. From national recognition to media exposure, making the list signals to customers, partners, and investors that your company is one to watch. The top 500 companies also earn a spot in Inc. magazine. Entry cost is $695.

NCWE 2026 — Call for proposals due April 30
​National Council for Workforce Education's October 2026 conference is accepting speaking proposals. Proposals will be selected based on alignment with conference strands and NCWE mission to advance workforce education and practitioner-driven solutions and innovation.

OLC Accelerate 2026 — Proposals due May 20
​Submit a proposal for OLC Accelerate promoting theory, research, methodology, and/or applied effective teaching and learning practices in online, blended and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and industry.

The Yass Prize — Deadline submission is June 1 ​
​The Yass Prize, a million dollar prize competition, is devoted to identifying and elevating the next generation of education changemakers. Through generous financial support as well as essential connectivity and knowledge-sharing, the founders aim to empower organizations that give students not only education, but also dignity, value, and a sense of family.

International Literacy Association 30 under 30 List — Submit by June 1
​ILA's 30 Under 30 list celebrates the rising innovators, disruptors, and visionaries in the literacy field. These educators, researchers, and advocates represent some of the best and brightest emerging leaders working to achieve our collective mission: literacy for every child, everywhere.

2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Awards — Submission deadline is June 4
​This is the only K-12 and higher education EdTech awards program judged exclusively by credentialed STEM educators. New this year: several Best of AI for Education categories. Entry fee is $695 and discounts for multiple entries are available.

Webinar Submission

EdTech Leaders Alliance Webinar Submissions ​
​EdTech Leaders Alliance is looking for sessions highlighting innovative tools, leadership insights, real-world implementation, or creative ways to solve the tech challenges educators face.

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