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Recognition

The Ellucian Impact Award winners receive:

$25,000 USD

Institution award.

Celebration

Mainstage feature and trophy presentation at Ellucian Live 2026.

Promotion

Through Ellucian's website, social media channels, and marketing campaigns.

Registration

One complimentary Ellucian Live 2026 registration.

Important Dates

September 22, 2025

Nomination window opens.

November 14, 2025
5 p.m. ET

Deadline for submissions.

February 2026

Winners notified.

April 2026

Winners announced.

Award Categories

Frequently Asked Questions

Students First

Recognizes institutions that are reimagining the student experience through personalized, data-informed engagement across the entire lifecycle. Institutions in this category demonstrate how they use Ellucian solutions to deliver seamless, student-centered services from recruitment to graduation and beyond, resulting in improved access, equity, retention, and student satisfaction.

Unlocking the Power of Data

Celebrates institutions that leverage data from Ellucian solutions and AI technologies to drive strategic decisions and institutional transformation. Institutions in this category integrate diverse data sources into actionable insights, enabling predictive modeling, resource optimization, and alignment with workforce and academic trends.

Shaping the Future through SaaS

Celebrates institutions that have embraced SaaS transformation to empower faculty and staff, streamline processes and internal operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to align with higher education best practices. This category highlights institutions that use Ellucian's SaaS solutions to enhance institutional efficiency and financial sustainability.

Institutional Agility

Recognizes institutions that demonstrate exceptional agility and innovation in responding to higher education’s most pressing challenges. Institutions in this category use Ellucian solutions to creatively address issues such as enrollment declines, funding constraints, and shifting learner expectations. By embracing experiential learning, promoting lifelong education, and redefining the value of a degree, they turn complex challenges into opportunities.

Impact Award
Contact Information

Questions about the Impact Awards? Contact us at [email protected].