Winners are featured across CareerGuide’s social media channels, summit platforms, and official website, ensuring their work reaches thousands of educators, counselors, and decision-makers. They may also be considered for future speaker opportunities, media coverage, blog features, and mentoring roles within the CareerGuide community — making this award not just an honor, but a platform for long-term impact and growth.

Nominations are currently open and will close on 4th October 2025. Interested individuals, founders, or authorized representatives can file nominations for their organizations or start-ups in one or more categories. The completed application must be submitted within two weeks of receipt, failing which it will be cancelled and must be re-applied.

Yes, winners will be prominently featured on our official website, showcasing their achievements and contributions as part of our promotional campaigns.

Each awardee is honored with a trophy, which they can proudly showcase across their professional platforms. They are given full rights to use the Career ChangeMaker Award Winner title and badge in their personal and organizational branding — including websites, social media bios, email signatures, and promotional materials — enhancing their credibility and visibility.

Nominees and participants can stay involved by following our official website and social channels for updates, and participating in upcoming nominations, networking events, or collaborations related to future award editions.

The jury panel comprises respected leaders from the fields of education, career guidance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Each jury member brings deep domain expertise and a commitment to recognizing true impact. All nominations are evaluated through a fair and transparent process based on clearly defined criteria, ensuring that only the most deserving individuals and institutions are honored.

The selection process for the Career ChangeMaker Awards is thorough, transparent, and designed to honor genuine impact in the fields of education and career-readiness. It begins with an initial screening by an expert panel that evaluates all submitted entries against a structured framework based on specific category-wise parameters. Shortlisted nominees are then invited for a virtual interaction—via Zoom or phone call—with the jury to present their work in greater detail.

The final winners are chosen by a distinguished jury panel comprising renowned leaders from the Edutech ecosystem, including CEOs, thought leaders, and investors from India and abroad. The jury assesses each entry based on submitted documents, the virtual presentation, and any additional information requested during the process. The final decision of the jury is binding, and the winners are announced at the grand award ceremony during the summit.

You can explore glimpses of our previous Career ChangeMaker Awards on the official summit website: https://summit.careerguide.com/. The website features event highlights, past winners, speaker sessions, and behind-the-scenes moments that reflect the scale and impact of the awards.