Submit a Nomination
Have the achievement of your college, polytechnic, association, or team recognized on the world stage. If you have leading practices or outstanding achievements, nominate them for the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence (AoE) 2026, to be announced and celebrated at the WFCP World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya (2026).
WFCP’s Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding contributions from member institutions, associations, and individuals that advance the Federation’s vision and celebrate accomplishments across the global colleges and polytechnics sector. The Awards distinguish initiatives that strengthen applied learning and research outcomes and contribute to skills development and wider economic and social wellbeing. Winners and finalists will be profiled through WFCP events and communications throughout 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The Awards program is open to all WFCP members, regardless of type of membership, and their member institutions. To find a complete list of WFCP members, please visit our website. To be eligible for consideration, nominees should have made a significant and sustained contribution in one of the ten categories.
To be considered for an Individual and/or Organization Award of Excellence, you must submit the appropriate nomination and any required supporting testimonies via our website by March 01, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Canada/US Eastern Standard Time).
Applications received after this date may not be considered. There is no limit to the number of nominations a single institution can submit, however the institution is limited to one nomination per category.
Please note applications must be submitted only in English. No pictures, videos or hyperlinks can be included in the application.
Award recipients will be informed in May 2026 and profiled through WFCP events, including the 2026 Congress and/or future WFCP webinars.
For any further questions, please contact the WFCP Secretariat at secretariat@wfcp.org.
Categories
The Awards of Excellence recognize excellence of both individuals and organizations in ten categories reflecting core values and strategic objectives of WFCP and its member institutions. Award recipients will be announced at the Awards ceremony, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on the occasion of the 13th World Congress, from November 23-28, 2026.
Individual Categories
- Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
- Strategic Leadership
- Outstanding Service in TVET
- Outstanding Educator
- Outstanding Student Achievement
Organization Categories
- Applied Research
- Sustainable Development & SDG Integration
- Global Engagement & Partnership Excellence
- Digital Learning Innovation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Leadership