Spaces4Learning Launches 2024 Readers’ Choice Award Program

Spaces4Learning is now accepting entries for the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award program! The program allows you, our audience, to honor the best product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products and services are noteworthy in K–12 and higher education environments.

This year’s award categories include Building Envelope; Building Interiors; Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment; Hygiene; Maintenance; Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing; Outdoor Environment; Restrooms and Locker Rooms; Safety and Security; and Technology.

Platinum and Gold awards will be given in each category. Winning entries will be selected by you, our readers, through votes solicited via email, social media, and other digital communications. Winners will be:

  • Recognized by S4L and featured on the special winners’ page of the brand’s websites
  • Included in S4L promotions and in the official Readers’ Choice Award press release
  • Presented with an award suitable for display
  • Granted use of the S4L Readers’ Choice Award logo on all promotional materials related to the winning product.

For more information—or to submit your entry online today—visit the Readers’ Choice Award page on the Spaces4Learning website. The final submission deadline is Dec. 15, 2023.

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Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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