The Education Hall of Fame recognizes excellence across various tiers of the sector. The awards are divided into Heritage Awards (for lifetime legacy) and Professional Excellence Awards (for current practitioners).
- The Heritage Awards (The “Grand Inductees”)
- The Awolowo Prize for Universal Access: Awarded to individuals or organizations that have made groundbreaking strides in making education free, accessible, and compulsory for the underserved.
- The Sardauna Medal for Educational Leadership: Awarded to those who have demonstrated exceptional vision in education planning, regional development, and the establishment of enduring academic institutions.
- The Professional Excellence Awards
- The “Architect of Pedagogy” Award: For classroom teachers who have developed innovative teaching methods (Pedagogical Excellence) that have been adopted by others.
- The School Management Gold Standard: For Headteachers and Principals who have turned failing schools into centers of excellence through superior administration.
- The Educational Technology (EdTech) Trailblazer: For those who have successfully integrated digital tools and soft-copy resources to enhance learning outcomes.
- The Policy Maker of the Year: For civil servants or researchers whose work has been translated into government policy that improved the national education landscape.