Global Excellence Awards 2025

On a radiant morning in Bangkok, the 6th Chapter of Global Excellence Awards 2025 unfolded not merely as a ceremony, but as a powerful convergence of purpose, people, and possibility. Leaders, educators, innovators, and institution builders from across continents gathered under one roof—not to compete for attention, but to celebrate impact. What emerged was not just an awards platform, but a living narrative of how education, leadership, and innovation continue to shape societies in an age of rapid change.

From the very opening moments, the atmosphere carried a rare sincerity. This was not about glamour or grandiosity; it was about recognition with meaning. As one of the founding voices of the platform Prof. Dr. Sanjib Chakraborty, the visionary behind the Global Excellence Conclave and other initiatives reflected, “Everything we do here is about you—your journey, your mission, and the lives you touch.” That sentiment set the tone for an evening anchored in authenticity.
The Global Excellence Awards have always stood apart for one defining reason: they are designed as a space of connection. In a world where educators, leaders, and changemakers often work in silos, the platform created an opportunity to pause, reflect, and engage with peers navigating similar challenges across different geographies.
Delegates from nearly 14 countries brought with them diverse contexts, yet shared values. Conversations flowed beyond stages—about access, credibility, innovation, inclusion, and responsibility. In many ways, Bangkok became a meeting point where regional brilliance found global resonance.

One of the most striking elements of the day was the sheer breadth of excellence represented. From early childhood education to higher education, from special needs institutions to research-driven universities, from grassroots trainers to global leaders—the full spectrum of education was acknowledged.

The conclave’s brilliance was further elevated by the presence of its distinguished Chief Guest, Dr. Maurice Kenneth Dimmock (UK), an international education luminary and Chair of the Board of Academics at East Bridge University. His lifelong service to accreditation and international pathways was a fitting symbol of the summit’s global alignment.
Joining him were Guests of Honour — Dr. Hugh O’Connell, Dr. Margaret Davitt Maughan (USA), Dr. Janat Clemis, Dr. Jenny Hale (Canada), Dr. Karl Meneghella, Dr. Rimajon Sotlikova and Prof. Joy Chowdhury each a powerhouse in their domain, each with stories that have redefined classrooms, curricula, and communities.

Awardees included individuals who teach with empathy, leaders who build institutions with integrity, innovators who challenge convention, and organizations that quietly transform lives through consistency and care. These were not headline-seekers, but impact-makers—often unseen, often unheard, yet indispensable to the progress of education and society.

The awards did not just recognise outcomes; they honoured intent, resilience, and long-term commitment. Each citation told a story—not of overnight success, but of sustained effort. What distinguished the Global Excellence Awards 2025 was the emotional undercurrent that ran through the evening. As speakers reflected on the evolving role of educators in a technologically disrupted world, one message rang clear: progress must never come at the cost of humanity.
References to teachers as Maestro, Guru, Sufi—terms still revered across cultures—served as a poignant reminder that education is not merely a profession, but a calling. The awards reinforced the belief that while tools and platforms evolve, the heart of education remains unchanged: the human connection.

Prof. Dr. Sanjib Chakraborty, the visionary behind the Global Excellence Conclave noted during the ceremony, “Today, we celebrate not just students, but the people behind them—those who teach with heart, lead with purpose, and innovate with courage.”

The Global Excellence Awards also carried a subtle but powerful call to action. Recognition, after all, is not an endpoint—it is a responsibility. Awardees were not positioned as finished success stories, but as torchbearers entrusted with shaping the future.

Discussions throughout the evening reflected a shared understanding: that education today must balance tradition with transformation, innovation with ethics, and ambition with empathy. Whether through policy influence, curriculum reform, institutional leadership, or community engagement, excellence was framed as service.

While the platform is global in spirit, its roots remain deeply connected to Asia’s educational landscape. Bangkok, as host city, symbolised this balance perfectly—a city where tradition and modernity coexist, much like education itself.
The presence of diverse institutions, cultures, and perspectives reinforced the idea that excellence is not confined by geography. Instead, it thrives wherever purpose meets opportunity.

As the event came to a close, one sentiment lingered strongly: this was not just a celebration—it was a reaffirmation of belief. Belief in education as a transformative force. Belief in leadership grounded in values. Belief that platforms like the Global Excellence Awards matter because they give education what it so often lacks—a stage, a story, and a soul.
In Bangkok, Global Excellence Awards 2025 did more than honour achievement. It reminded the world why excellence, when guided by purpose, becomes legacy.