Each year at the National Forum on Education Policy, we present awards to individuals, states and organizations that have made significant contributions to public education.
The awards nomination window is closed. The 2026 award recipients will be announced at the National Forum on Education Policy in July.
Named for the co-founder of Education Commission of the States and former president of Harvard University, the Conant Award recognizes outstanding individual contribution to American education.
The Newman Award recognizes a state or territory that is enacting innovative education reforms or implementing programs that go beyond marginal or incremental changes to improve student outcomes on a large scale.
The Corporate Award recognizes a corporation or nonprofit that demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving public education in the United States.
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