The 2027 IB Community Inspiration Award
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Celebrating exceptional members of the IB community
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is dedicated to developing lifelong learners who make a meaningful difference in the world. Our community, students, educators, leaders, and partners plays a vital role in advancing this mission every day. The IB Community Inspiration Award recognizes and celebrates individuals within the IB community who have gone above and beyond to embody and advance the IB mission. Each year, three recipients, one from each of the IB’s global regions, will be honored for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and impact.
Who can nominate
Nominations are welcome from members of the IB community, including:
- Individuals from IB candidate and World Schools
- Members of IB associations, networks, providers, partners, groups, districts, or systems
Nominations may be submitted in English, Spanish, or French. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
Who can be nominated
Nominees should:
- Have a direct connection to an IB candidate or World School and/or an IB association, network, provider, partner, group, district, or system
- Not be a current IB staff or Board member
What we’re looking for
Award recipients will be selected based on the strength of their nomination in four key areas:
- Use of voice – How the nominee uses their voice to advocate for and advance the IB mission locally, nationally, or globally.
- Impact – Evidence of sustained and meaningful impact that reflects IB community values.
- Innovation – Examples of creative or forward-thinking approaches that reflect the IB learner profile.
- Shared humanity – The ways in which the nominee demonstrates compassion, international-mindedness, and a commitment to our shared humanity.