PBL Champions 2025

The annual awards for PBL Champions are a celebration of the individuals and teams who are impacting and expanding the work of Project Based Learning in education.

Everyday Leaders in Project Based Learning

The recipients of the PBL Champions awards demonstrate a commitment to PBL; have done quality, lasting work; and have shown evidence of impact on students.

They are champions of Project Based Learning in their schools or districts and in the education community.

Curious? Keep scrolling for the list of previous year's PBL Champions. 

Presented Annually at PBL World

The awards are presented each year at PBL World, the premier event for Project Based Learning. Award recipients will be honored during a reception held on June 24, 2025. 

In addition, recipients receive complimentary registration to their choice 3-day workshop at PBL World.
Note: Complimentary registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Travel and lodging are not included. 

• Individual Champion: one (1) complimentary registration to PBL World
• School Champion: two (2) complimentary registrations to PBL World
• District Champion: three (3) complimentary registrations to PBL World

Following PBL World, all nominees will have an opportunity to share their stories through the PBLWorks Marketing team.

APPLICATION

Prompts for Individual Nominations

• How have they contributed to the advancement of PBL?
• Describe their impact on students, teachers, or leaders engaging in PBL.
• How have they contributed to PBLWorks' commitment to advancing racial equity for Black and Brown students?
• What else would you like to share about their PBL journey or the contributions they have made to the PBL journey of others?

Prompts for School or District Nominations

• Describe how PBL is the "main course" for students in this school. (Not sure? Read more here.)
• Why has PBL been transformative for this school or district?
• What evidence demonstrates that this school or district has advanced racial equity for Black and Brown students? Please be specific.
• What else would you like to share about this school's PBL journey?
• Identify the PBLWorks workshops or courses that educators in the school or district have participated in.

Timeline & Eligibility

Public nominations are open until March 7, 2025. Award recipients will be contacted by April 11, and invited to attend PBL World (June 23-26). The awards will be presented at a reception at PBL World on June 24, 2025.

Eligibility. Nominations for the 2025 PBL Champion Awards are limited to individuals, schools, and districts that are based in the United States and territories.