The BBC EDUCATION ICON AWARD is a prestigious award that recognises individuals and organisations that are making extraordinary contributions to children and youths in the fields of Education, Literacy and Learning.

The recipient of the BBC EDUCATION ICON AWARD must have demonstrated, over a significant period of time, dedication to the promotion of Education in the society, combined with a strong sense of civic and family duty. It’s been said of this year winners that they have for some time, and continues to work towards advancement of Education.

The nomination processes were made open for a period of time of which selection processes were based on active participation and support in Education.

After thorough research and analysis of the individual and organizational contributions towards Education, only four nominees were selected amongst the nine nominated.

The BBC EDUCATION ICON AWARD would be conferred on the Awardees on Friday December 10, 2021 at Prof Kenneth Dike Library Awka Anambra state.

Ladies and gentlemen please acknowledge one of this year's BBC EDUCATION ICON AWARD winner…………Amb Lilian Nwankwo, CEO LILYCIOUS MULTI-PURPOSE and PRESIDENT LILYJUSTIN FOUNDATION.