Get involved in the Our World Awards using our flexible, curriculum-linked resources to explore global issues and express your learning creatively. With great prizes and the chance to make it to the national final, it’s an exciting opportunity for pupils to make a difference!

Make a difference with Our World Awards

Get Involved

Register and Download our Free Global Citizenship resources to tick those Primary Curriculum boxes!

Engage with flexible, cross-curricular resources that explore Irish Aid’s work, the Sustainable Development Goals, and Our World Awards case studies.

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Create

Our 2026 National Finals took place on May 7th 2026.  Watch for our new resources in September 2026! Encourage your pupils to come up with a creative, written or multimedia piece that showcases what they’ve learned.  Share your pupil’s work (in English or Irish).

Submit

Submissions for 2026 are now closed.  Watch out for new resources in September 2026.  When you are ready to submit your entry, just upload through the submissions section of this website https://ourworldawards.ie/submission-form/
or by post including a completed entry form:

Our World Awards Project Office
Real Nation, 94 Baggot Street Lower
Dublin 2,
D02 XN82

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Our 2026 National Finals took place on Thursday the 7th of May at University College, Dublin.  Watch our livestream recording through this link .

Award Categories 2026

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Our World Awards Global Goals

Broad focus on one or more SDGs, clear understanding of the goals. Creative techniques to showcase their learnings and raise awareness of how Irish Aid is working on the SDGs

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Our World Awards Active Citizenship

Entries that make a tangible and sustainable difference within the school or local community. Celebrates initiatives or collaborations that address local, national or global issues.

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Our World Awards Irish Aid Programme

Key insights and understanding of the work of Irish Aid in one or more countries highlighted in the resources.  Raising awareness of this work through creative means and across curricular areas.

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Our World Awards Outstanding School Engagement

School which has participated in the past and continues to deepen engagement with Global Citizenship Education.  Commitment to continuing this work and raising awareness across all class levels.

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Our World Awards Rising Star

First time entry of a school displaying thoughtful and creative engagement with the work of Irish Aid and how it relates to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our World Awards STEM

Links to STEM and the wider curriculum explored and presented creatively and empathetically.

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Gradaim Ár nDomhan An iontráil Ghaeilge is fearr

Saothar soiléir cruthaitheach ina léirítear obair Chúnamh Éireann agus/nó na Spriocanna Forbartha.

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Our World Awards Creative Star

This award celebrates entries who shine brightly with imagination and originality, with clever thinking, and a fun, creative approach in presenting their learnings. 

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Our World Awards School of the Year 2026

Inspiring pupil-led action on sustainability, the school shows strong understanding of Irish Aid and the UN Global Goals, making real community impact.

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Project Ideas

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Pupils can work alone, with one friend, in a small group or with your entire class to send us a creative, written or multi-media piece.

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Explore the features and activities in the Pupil’s Magazine and check out the School’s Showcase for inspiration. Since it's all online, pupils can submit their work in any format—whether it’s a video, audio, or written piece!

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Pupil's Magazine

The Pupil’s Magazine is developed annually to engage pupils with Irish Aid’s work through case studies, fun facts, and activities. The 2026 edition explores the lives of people and communities in Laos, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone. It includes stories and activities that help pupils learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an interactive way.

Share this magazine with your class to help them embark on a journey of global citizenship.

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National Final

Each year the Our World Awards hosts a National Final Ceremony to celebrate the outstanding work submitted by all pupils and to reward shortlisted schools for their excellence.

The 2026 National Finals took place in O'Reilly Hall, UCD on May 7th. Watch this short video to appreciate the outstanding energy and enthusiasm of all our shortlisted schools from across the country.

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"The programme encouraged great discussion, creativity, and teamwork in the classroom, and the pupils really enjoyed engaging with the different themes and activities. It helped build awareness and empathy in an age-appropriate and meaningful way.".

Cliodhna Murphy, Dunboyne Senior Primary School, Co. Meath

"We chose to participate due to its strong links with the Green Flag programme, and found it highly motivating for both pupils and staff. The project provided excellent curricular links while promoting empathy, creativity, teamwork and a shared sense of responsibility. We would highly recommend other schools to take part."

Wendy Boyd, Principal, Inver National School, Co. Donegal

"The main benefit of the programme was of course the learning involved but that it was such an inclusive project. As we could submit such a huge variety of options for the project it meant that no matter what it could suit every single child.  It is such a wonderful project and I can’t wait to do it again”

Mercedes Douglas, Wicklow Educate Together N.S.

"There are a lot of supports available to teachers who wish to engage in the lessons but also lots of freedom to explore areas that might suit your class and context. It's also a valuable experience for the pupils to see how other pupils are engaging in projects related to global citizenship - it brings to life that all our small actions can have a big impact".

Cecelia Gavigan, Balbriggan Educate Together N.S., Dublin

"5th and 6th class got involved in the Our World Awards because they wanted to do something good for the world. They learned about the UN Sustainability Development Goals. Our World Awards website is a great place for teachers to find resources to facilitate these future leaders."

Donna Fallon, St. Patrick's N.S., Curtlestown, Co. Wicklow