Tech & Learning's Best of Show Awards at ISTELive 2026 are back to celebrate the products, and businesses behind them, who are transforming education in schools around the world. The awards have been running for a number of years and have increased in popularity, proving to be a must-have for any companies looking to maximize their exposure at the show.

We're welcoming entries from any company that has announced and/or launched an edtech product since ISTE 2025 (July 2025), or any company who has brought a significant new feature, upgrade or variation to a product since the last show. Entrants are required to have a presence at ISTE, whether this is at the manufacturer's booth, a partner booth, demo space, or a session.

The Best of Show accolade is awarded to those who show the greatest promise to the industry, judged by some of the U.S.'s most tech-savvy and knowledgeable educators, and awarded by one of the leading names in the education technology industry.

Read more about the awards throughout the site or click the button below to begin your nominations today!

MAKE MORE OF YOUR MOMENT AT ISTE 2026 — ENTER THE AWARDS & AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT.

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ENTRY FEES: $625.00 for a single entry, discounts available for multiple entries

ENTRY DEADLINE: 11:59 PM ET June 12, 2026

BENEFITS OF ENTERING

Winners will be announced during ISTE on techlearning.com.  All award winners will be featured in a special digital issue  distributed to the Tech & Learning audience, reaching 72,000 school district decision makers.

Crystal glass trophies will be sent directly to winners after ISTE, so you can continue celebrating your success after the show!

All winners will receive a winner's marketing package. This will include a fully licensed winner's badge for in-house promotion, a social graphic, and press release.

**NEW for 2026!

Winners will receive a marketing toolkit, with tips and tricks on how to utilize your winner assets, as well as a template press release.

**NEW for 2026! 

Receive a testimonial from our judges for in-house marketing purposes!

WHY ENTER?

Hear from our judging panel, constructed of industry experts, district leaders and buyers, on why they value these awards as both a judge and as a reader!

"What I value the most from the awards, is that they're a great resource for not only finding new products, but also learning of upgrades/improvements to well known ones.

As a reader, the awards are trusted because they are judged by experienced educators from a variety of backgrounds."

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"What I appreciate most about the awards is the curated list of dependable tools for educators. As a judge, it's a great way to stay updated on what's new and impactful. For readers, it serves as a trusted resource for making buying decisions."

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"As a judge, I like being able to spend focused time researching a tool or solution and giving evaluative feedback.

As a reader, I love reading the judging comments - it helps readers know specifically what the judge liked about the product. I also like to know what's new in the industry, and what updates 'tried and true' products have."

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The program recognizes products exhibited at ISTELive 25 which are believed to be changing the way we educate around the world. Winners are selected by panels of professional users and editors based on product descriptions provided in the nomination form, as well as on judges' inspection at the show.

All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on June 12, 2026 and a single entry costs $625.00, with discounts available for multiple entries. We reserve the right to consider late applicants as circumstances dictate.

Entrants are required to have a presence at ISTE, whether this is at the manufacturer's booth, a partner booth, demo space, or a session. You don’t need a product that’s already shipped — but it must be a product that’s been shown publicly either before or during June 2026.

Previous entrants are welcome to enter this year's program.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please email beckie.sirs@futurenet.com, and we'll be happy to assist!

If selected as a winner, you’ll receive:

  • A physical winner’s trophy shipped directly to you after ISTE
  • A digital winner’s pack, including badges, graphics, and banners for your in-house promotion
  • Features in online articles, social posts, and newsletters with Tech & Learning

Please contact Beckie Sirs (beckie.sirs@futurenet.com) if you have any further questions.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Award Inquiries

Beckie Sirs

beckie.sirs@futurenet.com

Editorial Inquiries

Christine Weiser

christine.weiser@futurenet.com