The forthcoming PIEoneer Awards 2023, which
have generated significant anticipation, are scheduled to occur on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the acclaimed
Hilton Bankside in London. Subsequently, it has been officially revealed that AHZ will serve as the
platinum sponsor for this event.
The purpose of this yearly occasion is to pay tribute to exceptional accomplishments and contributions within the realm of
global education. The PIEoneer Awards is an acclaimed event that honours exceptional performance and ingenuity
within the global education industry.
In the year 2023, the organisers of the PIEoneer Awards have introduced four captivating additional categories to the event.
Digital innovation of the year – Student recruitment
Emerging leader of the year
Business school of the year
Study abroad exchange experience of the year
Association of the Year has been renamed Membership Organisation of the Year.
Finalists 2023
Business school of the year
Arden University, United Kingdom
Eaton Business School, UAE
EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland
Globe Business College, Munich, Germany
Kaplan Business School, Australia
Technical University Munich, School of Management, Germany
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Championing persity, equity and inclusion award
AFS Global STEM Accelerators, Global
CIS Abroad, United States
Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity, United States
NCUK – The University Consortium, United Kingdom
The Association of Commonwealth Universities, Global – The Commonwealth Virtual Exchange
University of East London and Unicaf, United Kingdom
University of Leicester, United Kingdom – Sanctuary Seekers’ Unit
Western Sydney University, Australia – Thai-Myanmar Border Refugee Scholarship Program
Digital innovation of the year – assessment and credentials
British Council, eCom, BUILA and UKCISA, UK – The UK agent and counsellor hub – the UK Quality agent framework.
Kaplan International Pathways UK, United Kingdom – Kaplan International Tools for English
Oxford International Digital Institute, UK – Oxford ELLT
Riiid, Korea – an online test preparation platform and app for the SAT and ACT
StudyLink Connect, Australia – Automated verification of English tests IELTS, TOEFL & Pearson
Telc digital examinations, telc – language tests, Germany
Qualification Check, United Kingdom – I’m Verified
Digital innovation of the year – learning
IBT College, Canada – Micro-credentials leading to a Personal Support Worker Diploma using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
iheed (Cambridge Education Group), Ireland – Meet the Patient Simulation
IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany – Syntea (Synthetic Teaching Assistant)
Little Bridge, United Kingdom OtherWordly, Global
Riiid, Korea – R.test, an AI-powered test preparation platform
The WorldGrad, Singapore
Digital innovation of the year – student recruitment
ApplyBoard, Canada – The ApplyBoard Platform
Cialfo, Singapore
GUS Gateway by Global University Systems, United Kingdom
Leverage Edu, India – Univalley
Niagara College, Canada – Countdown to Open House
Rosedale International Education, Canada – The Global Student Success Forum and Elite University Student Recruitment Fair
Successful Graduate, Australia – Recruiting Students Back Into Australia
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia – Swintopia
University of East London, UK – Where Next
Digital innovation of the year – technology
AFS Intercultural Programs, US – Multi-Language Video Creator
Adventus.io, Singapore – Adventus Drive
BorderPass, Canada
British Council, eCom, BUILA and UKCISA, UK – The UK agent and counsellor hub – the UK Quality agent framework
Enroly, UK – Data Insights
Kaplan International Pathways, UK – Promoting student engagement with digital badges
Otermans Institute, UK – OIAI
Emerging leader of the year
Andy Howells, UUKi, UK
Dr. Ivan Kumar, English Unlimited, Australia
Ellen Mahoney, Sea Change Mentoring, Hong Kong
Elliott Lancaster, Keele University, UK
Francis Glover, De Montfort University, UK
Pilar Lindley, SCORE Test Prep & College Counseling, Peru
Prof. Dr. Katrin Klodt-Bussmann, HTWG Konstanz – University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Yinbo Yu, UKCISA, UK
Employability international impact award
Centre of Applied Data Science, Malaysia – The Data Star Accelerator Programme
De Montfort University, UK – Supporting student employability and entrepreneurship through international experiences
Graduate Guidance Group, UK & Ghana – Nigerian Talent, UK Educated
Study NSW, Australia
Twin Group and University of Greenwich, UK – Graduate Programmes with Industrial Practise
University of Auckland, New Zealand – Workplace Insights Programme
University of East London, UK
International alumni of the year
Aishwarya Mishra, India – King’s College, UK
Astitva Jindal, India – International Students House and Queen Mary University of London, UK
Beauclaire Mbanya, Cameroon – University of Rochester, US
Dhionis Llanaj, Albania – Study Group’s Leeds International Study Centre, in partnership with the University of Leeds, UK
Ibrahim Nash’at, Egypt – MetFilm School (Berlin Campus), Germany
Nam Nguyen, Vietnam – Johns Hopkins University, United States
Nehara Pandey, India – UP Education, New Zealand
International student recruitment organisation of the year
AECC, Australia
Blue Ivy Coaching, Mexico
KC Overseas Education, India
Language Kingdom, Global
Leap, Global
Leverage Edu, India
Mozaik Play, Australia
OxBridge Holdings, Greater China
Language training provider of the year
Edify Education, Brazil
English Language Centre, University of Victoria, Canada
French in Normandy, IH Rouen, France
Heartland International English School Winnipeg, Canada
International Programmes at York St John University, UK
LILA* Liverpool, UK
UCD English Language Academy, Ireland
Marketing campaign of the year
EHL Group, Switzerland – EHL TikTok by students for students
James Cook University, Australia – English Proficiency Scholarship Campaign
King’s College London, UK – Ukraine Explained
London Metropolitan University, UK – The Real London
Londonist DMC, UK – Move with Londonist
National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU), UK – The India UK Achievers Honours
Universities UK International, Cormack Consultancy Group and Waterfall, UK – The #TwinForHope Campaign
University of East London, UK – #BeTheChange
Membership organisation of the year
Colleges and Institutes Canada, Canada
Eaquals, UK
Groupement Fle, France
Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (OUI-IOHE), Canada
National Indian Student and Alumni Union (NISAU), UK
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), UK
Universities UK International, UK
Outstanding contribution to the industry
Bobby Mehta, UK
Cyndi McLeod, Canada
Diarmuid Hegarty, Ireland
Dr. Diana Beech, UK
Edwin van Rest, The Netherlands
Sreng Mao, Cambodia
PIEoneer of the year
AFS Intercultural Programs, Global – AFS Global STEM Accelerators
Edified, Global – The Enquiry Experience Tracker
Education Above All Foundation, Qatar – Internet Free Education Resource Bank (IFERB)
Goin’ – Connecting your students, The Netherlands
The Hacker Exchange (HEX), Australia
The Lygon Group, Australia – #TheSocialSource – an International Education Student Insight Solution
Universities UK International and Cormack Consultancy Group, UK – The UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative
Progressive education delivery award
Australian Centre for Education (ACE), Cambodia, – Children’s Plus+ & Young Learners’ Plus+ Programs
IES Abroad, US – Designing the Sustainable City Course
TEDI-London, UK
The Forum on Education Abroad & Partners, Global – Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
THINK Global School, Global
Singapore Management University, Singapore – SMU Industry x Project-Based Experiential Learning (INDEX)
Public/private partnership of the year
franked.io Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Study Australia), Australia – The Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge
iheed (Cambridge Education Group), Ireland & Cambridge Education Group, UK
International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Global & a broad range of international partnerships – Giving greater access to education
Navitas, UK University of Portsmouth, UK – ICP – OnePortsmouth approach to the student journey
Northumbria University (NU), UK & St George’s University (SGU), Grenada – International Medical Degree Pathways – a unique collaborative partnership in medical education
QA Higher Education, UK & Ulster University, Northern Ireland
Royal Roads University, Canada & Royal Bridge College, Canada – HyFlex Delivery of a Dual-Language Graduate Diploma for Recent Immigrants and Working Professionals
IAE Business School & Inter-American Development Bank Lab and Hemispheric University Consortium, Global – Women in Stem Entrepreneurship (WISE)
Student support award
Nido, UK & EU
Northumbria University Pathway in partnership with QA Higher Education, UK
Student VIP, Canada – Virtual Health Clinic
Study Group, UK – Student Enrichment Programme at Durham University International Study Centre
University of Bristol, UK – Think Big Development Programme in association with Ashinaga, UK
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Study abroad and exchange experience of the year
Coventry University, UK – The Knowledge Hub Faculty Led Programme
Institute for Shipboard Education, US – Semester at Sea
Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA), US
The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
The University of Sydney, Australia – Sydney Sustainability Program Think Pacific, Fiji
Singapore Management University, Singapore – Cultivating global citizenship through SMU Industry x Project-Based Experiential Learning Overseas Approach
Sustainability international impact award
Coventry University, UK – Explore the globe
Hazaar, United Kingdom
Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI), US – 2025 Net Zero Strategy
IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany – Sustainability as a core value
The University of Waterloo, Canada – ‘SDGs at Work’ – Building SDG awareness and engagement through work-integrated learning (WIL)
University of Sydney, Australia – Sustainability Program
In addition to generating heightened anticipation for the event, AHZ, a prominent consultant specialising in
international education, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor for The PIEoneer Awards 2023. AHZ demonstrates an organization’s dedication to promoting educational possibilities for students on a global scale.
Their support serves as a testament to their commitment to acknowledging and fostering excellence within the
realm of international education.
The Hilton Bankside, a luxurious and contemporary venue located in the heart of London, will provide the perfect backdrop
for the celebration of educational achievements and innovation. Attendees can look forward to a night of glamour
and networking opportunities amidst the backdrop of London’s vibrant culture.
The PIEoneer Awards 2023 promise to be a night to remember, bringing together professionals, educators, and innovators from
around the world to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of international
education.
As the countdown to September 22nd begins, anticipation is building for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening. With AHZ as the Platinum Sponsor, the event is set to shine a spotlight on the dedication and hard work of
those who strive to make international education accessible and transformative.
Stay tuned for further updates on the event, and mark your calendars for The PIEoneer Awards 2023, a night of celebration,
recognition, and inspiration in the global education community.
