2025

Learning Design Community Awards

The LDC Awards recognize the most impactful and innovative contributions in the learning design community, shining a light on creators who are shaping the future of education.

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Submissions
period

Open
1 Sept - 15 Oct

Jury
deliberation

Open / Closed
15 Oct - 26 Oct

Voting
period

Open / Closed
27 Oct - 25 Nov

Online
event

Open / Closed
11 dec
ABOUT

The LDC Awards honor those who lead the way in innovative, effective learning design.

Launched just a year ago by FeedbackFruits, the Learning Design Community was born from our mission to empower educators through best-in-class learning design. Since then, it has become a global hub for collaboration, inspiration, and the exchange of innovative practices in higher education.

Now, to further that mission, we're introducing the LDC Awards, a celebration of the individuals driving meaningful change through innovation in learning design.

CATEGORIES

Learning Activities

Innovative Assessment Design

Recognizing creative approaches to measuring learning that go beyond conventional formats and spark deeper student insight.

Collaborative Learning Excellence

Highlighting designs that effectively foster meaningful peer interaction.

Exceptional Learning Experience

Celebrating designs that spark student motivation, interaction, and meaningful connection with the content and peers.
jury

Meet the jury

Gilly
Salmon

Professor, board member, advisor, speaker

Education Alchemists

Michael
Sankey

Professor of technology enhanced learning and teaching

Charles Darwin University

John
Liu

Principal Research Scientist & Director

Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
(MIT)

1 Sept - 15 Oct

Submission period

01

Upload your learning activity directly through your FeedbackFruits environment by clicking “Submit to Community.” Your submission will be included in the LDC and be eligible for shortlisting.
    15 oct - 26 oct

    Jury deliberation

    02

      Our jury of experts will review submissions and shortlist three finalists per category using a detailed evaluation rubric.
      27 Oct - 25 Nov

      Public Voting

      03

        Once finalists are announced, public voting will open. Everyone can cast one vote per category.
        11 dec

        Online event
        Winners announced

        04

        Winners will be announced during our LDC Awards 2025 event in Amsterdam.
          LDC Awards

          Get to know the winners in our LDC Awards event ceremony

          Join online for free and learn about the winners and their learning activity.

          FAQ

          Frequently
asked questions

          Who can submit a template activity?

          Any learning designer, higher education educator, or expert using FeedbackFruits.

          How many templates can I submit?

          You can submit as many activity templates as you'd like.

          What happens with my activity templates?

          Your activity template will be published in the LDC for the global educator community to explore and download.

          What can I win?

          The winners in each category will receive a free trip to Amsterdam for the awards ceremony and celebratory dinner, an engraved trophy, and a monetary prize.

          What happens if I get shortlisted?

          You’ll receive a notification by email. If you choose not to participate, you can opt out at that stage.

          Are there any costs involved?

          No. Submitting and participating in the awards is completely free.

          Who is behind the LDC Awards?

          The LDC Awards are hosted by FeedbackFruits as part of our commitment to supporting educators and fostering innovation in learning design. Together, we’re building a global community that shares, learns, and leads.

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