2013 Submissions Now Open!

Closing date: Friday 19 July, 2013 

For all guidelines, and to make a submission, please download the following: 

Guidelines

Submission Form 

The ESU is delighted to invite submissions for the ESU President's Award. Initiated in 2003 at the request of the President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, this annual award recognises the the widespread and successful use of technology to enhance English teaching and learning worldwide. It is presented for innovation and good design in the use of technology, for the teaching, learning and advancement of English as a first, second, or foreign language. 

How to enter

1. Complete a submission form and email to the ESU at education@esu.org or post to Education Department, ESU, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED by Friday 19 July at the latest. Please complete one form for each submission.

2. Entry is £25 per submission. Please contact education@esu.org to arrange to pay by BACS. Cheques should be made payable to 'The English-Speaking Union' and posted to Education Department, ESU, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED.

3. Please include details of how to access the submission on the submission form. If it is a paid for submission, the ESU requests access for eight individuals. Please email education@esu.org if you require any additional information in order to arrange access. 

For all guidelines including eligibility, please download the Guidelines. 

Prizes

The prizes are given at a special award ceremony, and the results are widely reported in the press, professional newspapers and journals and through the ESU.

Winning entries may use the award logo on the publication to indicate their accolade.  

2012 Winners

Initiated in 2003 at the request of the President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the ESU President's Award celebrates the use of technology in the teaching and learning of English.

The ESU is delighted to announce the winners of this year's ESU President's Award, who will receive their prizes at a special awards ceremony at the House of Lords on 12 February. Lord Alan Watson will host the ceremony, followed by the inaugural English Language Council Lecture by David Crystral OBE, at Dartmouth House. 

Joint Winners

Access UK by the University of York

"An indispensable resource for students new to the UK, covering real situations with a local flavour". 

The Traditional Storyteller by Day Two Producations LTD

"Apps with real 'replayability' that bring traditional storytelling to a new audience" 

Runner-up

Clicker 6 by Crick Software

"A truly sophisticated and creative learning platform"

Download the full press release.