2016 WISE Awards Submission Period Now Open Until 15 January 2016

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

     The submission period for applications and nominations for the 2016 WISE

Awards is now open until 13.00 GMT, 15th January 2016. Representatives of

projects are invited to submit applications to demonstrate the nature and reach

of their activities.

    Introduced by WISE in 2009, the annual WISE Awards identify, celebrate, and

promote innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and

society. The Awards highlight initiatives found to be most creative and

effective in finding solutions to education challenges at any level and in all

environments. In bringing forward these models, WISE is helping build a network

of recognised change-makers to inspire change in education. To date, the WISE

Awards have recognised 42 projects for their innovative, transformative impact.

    Past winning projects have addressed a wide range of concerns and pursuits,

including access to quality education, life-long learning opportunities, and

the use of technology.

    Applications and nominations for the 2016 WISE Awards can be submitted

online on the WISE website page: http://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-awards-2016

    About the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE):

    Qatar Foundation, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Highness

Sheikha Moza bint Nasser launched the World Innovation Summit for Education in

2009. WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking,

debate and purposeful action. WISE has established itself as a global reference

in new approaches to education. As a testament to QF's commitment to a

knowledge economy, WISE is promoting a range of on-going programs toward

building the future of education through collaboration. The WISE 2015 Summit

took place 3-5 November, in Doha.

Source: WISE