Good news, there is no cost involved when entering and submitting your application(s) for the Awards!

The deadline for submission is 7th November 2024, 5PM AEDT.

The Awards are open to existing customers and trials of OpenLearning. If you are not currently with OpenLearning and would like to enter the Awards, please email conference@openlearning.com.

You can enter one, or multiple Awards. There are 5 categories of awards. When applying, select one of the award categories listed per submission. If you would like to apply for more than one award category, repeat the submission process for each category. You can enter the awards here.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted in the English language.

Criteria for the Awards are listed for your guidance when you are applying via the submission form:
- Criteria 1: Objective of the course/program (e.g. needs assessment, learning objectives, skills targeted, etc.)
- Criteria 2: Formative and summative assessment types and feedback processes used (e.g. outcomes-based, quizzes, etc.)
- Criteria 3: Interaction and facilitation techniques used (e.g. types of learning activities, instructor support, etc.)
- Criteria 4: Outcomes and impact of the course/program (e.g. enrolments, completions, analytics, feedback, etc.)

Response can be edited after being submitted. However, we will not be able to accept any further changes after the application closing date of 7th November 2024, 5PM AEDT.

All Award applications are conducted through a point-based system, utilising a specific set of criteria to ensure fair and just grading.

Applicants who score 30 or more will be shortlisted as finalists and will be notified via email on 18 November 2024. Category winners will be awarded live at the OpenLearning Forum on Thursday 21 November.

To secure your free seat, register here. All applicants will receive an email confirming their results shortly after the Forum.

Shortlisted finalists will receive:
- Dedicated blog article and social media mentions via OpenLearning channels;
- Backlink to portal and website promotions; and
- A Digital OpenLearning Awards Finalist Badge

Category winners will receive:
- Dedicated blog article and social media mentions via OpenLearning channels;
- Backlink to portal and website promotions;
- OpenLearning press coverage and mentions;
- A Digital OpenLearning Awards Winners Badge
- Winners engraved crystal trophy. More information will be available after the OpenLearning Forum.

All information supplied via applications are strictly confidential, given the nature of the submissions, you may need to include confidential information as part of your entry. All submitted materials will be destroyed post-judging process. OpenLearning ensures and upholds confidentiality to the highest degree.

Please email conference@openlearning.com with your question. We will endeavour to answer your query as soon as possible. Please do not leave questions until the deadline as we may not be able to answer quickly due to the large volume of queries being handled.

By registering for the OpenLeaning Awards, the applicant/s are agreeing to always adhere to the guidelines of entry. These guidelines may change due to technical requirements and events beyond our control, with or without notice. The FAQs may be updated to exclude information/timelines that are no longer relevant.

OpenLeaning Awards reserves the right to refuse or disqualify an application without recourse if the guidelines are not followed or for any reason deemed necessary.