{"id":9854,"date":"2025-01-15T21:59:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/?p=9854"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:37:26","slug":"edmarket-nexgen-rising-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/edmarket-nexgen-rising-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith System\/Steelcase to Sponsor 2025 NexGen Rising Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sponsors\" src=\"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Sponsors-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sponsors\" width=\"1157\" height=\"884\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>EDmarket NexGen Rising Star Awards<\/h2>\r\n<p><em>Gaithersburg, MD (January 15, 2025) <\/em>&#8211; The Education Market Association (EDmarket) is pleased to announce that Smith System &amp; Steelcase Learning have signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/\">EDmarket&#8217;s NexGen Rising Star Awards<\/a>. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This program recognizes outstanding young professionals 40 and under for the contributions these emerging leaders bring to the education field. The recipients are chosen based on their exceptional dedication to the industry, innovative thinking, and positive impact on student achievement and success.<\/p>\r\n<p>This annual sponsorship helps support the year-round opportunities to NexGen winners including invaluable mentoring and networking provided by EDmarket leaders, press recognition, and professional development. Winners are celebrated at the annual EDspaces conference and recognized on the EDmarket website, Essentials magazine, and various social media outlets.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/wp-content\/plugins\/beaver-builder-lite-version\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Thomas.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smithsystem.com\/smithfiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Thomas-300x270.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a>&#8220;At Steelcase Learning and Smith System, <\/em><em>we believe in empowering the next generation <\/em><em>of thinkers, creators, and leaders. Sponsoring NexGen aligns <\/em><em>with our mission to create innovative learning <\/em><em>environments that enable the genius inside every <\/em><em>student. By supporting this award, we celebrate those <\/em><em>who are shaping the future of education and design.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>&#8211; Thomas Cook, General Manager, Education at Steelcase<\/em><\/p>\r\n<h4>ED Market<\/h4>\r\n<p>Founded in 1916, EDmarket represents, connects, and serves education leaders and industry professionals who are creating inspiring products, services, and spaces for teaching and learning. EDmarket provides educational opportunities, resources, and thought leadership to those serving education. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/\">www.edmarket.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>Smith System<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Smith System is a leading manufacturer of innovative school furniture designed to support active, student-centered learning environments. With a focus on flexibility, durability, and modern design, Smith System creates learning environments that foster engagement, collaboration, and creativity in classrooms.<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>Steelcase<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work, healthcare, and education. Along with an expansive community of brands, Steelcase designs and manufactures innovative furnishings and solutions to help people work and learn better.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The call for 2025 NexGen nominations is now open:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/nominations.cfm\">https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/nominations.cfm<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Deadline to apply is April 30, 2025: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/nominations.cfm\">https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/nominations.cfm<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>To learn more about the impressive list of 2024 NexGen Rising Stars, visit<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/\">https:\/\/www.edmarket.org\/nexgen\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smith System and Steelcase Learning are the exclusive sponsors of EDmarket\u2019s NexGen Rising Star Awards, which honor outstanding education professionals under 40 for their innovation and impact. 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