DUBAI — GESS Education Awards is now accepting nominations for its 2018 edition.

The highly sought-after awards program honors outstanding achievements by schools and education professionals, as well as leading local and global brands providing products and solutions geared for the education market in schools across the Middle East.

The awards categories are grouped into two distinct sections – one for suppliers and/or distributors of educational products and services; another for schools, teachers and education professionals. Deadline for submission of entries is on 08 December 2017. The complete list of categories and other vital nomination information may be obtained from the website at www.gessawards.com.

The event is an integral part of GESS Dubai, the premier education exhibition and conference in the Middle East, which is scheduled to take place on Feb. 27 to March 1, 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Since its establishment three years ago, GESS Education Awards has become a globally recognized with submissions coming from the UK, Denmark, South Africa, Colombia, Pakistan, Australia, Spain, India, Finland, Canada and the United States; as well as countries from the Middle East and North Africa.

GESS Education Awards continues its partnership with leading education school operator Taaleem for the Lifetime Achievement Award which will recognize an individual or initiative that has had a significant impact on the education landscape in the Middle East.

“The education sector in the Middle East has witnessed significant change over the years, thanks to many individuals and initiatives that have transformed the teaching and learning experience in many ways,” said Clive Pierrepont, Director of Communications, Taaleem. — SG