{"id":27658,"date":"2026-02-27T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=27658"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:39:47","slug":"global-tutor-doctor-network-celebrates-excellence-at-annual-conference-and-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/global-tutor-doctor-network-celebrates-excellence-at-annual-conference-and-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Tutor Doctor Network Celebrates Excellence At Annual Conference And Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Tutor Doctor\u2019s global community came together to celebrate their network at Elevate: DBA 2025 \u2013 Dream. Believe. Achieve., the company\u2019s annual international conference and awards. Held at the Marriot on the Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada, from 12th-14th November, the event brought together franchisees and team members from around the world to share ideas, salute success and look forward to future growth.<\/p>\n<p>Over several inspiring days, attendees immersed themselves in learning sessions, networking opportunities and the much-anticipated DBA 2025 Gala and Awards ceremony, which recognised franchisees who truly embody Tutor Doctor\u2019s mission to change lives through education.<\/p>\n<p>The theme of this year\u2019s event, \u2018Elevate\u2019, perfectly captured Tutor Doctor\u2019s commitment to raising standards, sharing knowledge and strengthening its global community. Over three days, franchisees and team members from around the world came together for an engaging mix of learning and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Interactive sessions offered two learning tracks \u2013 foundational and advanced \u2013 for developing and scaling experienced franchisees respectively. Expert-led workshops covered everything from marketing and operations to leadership and tutor recruitment, with insights shared by both franchisees and the Tutor Doctor head office team.<\/p>\n<p>Networking was a big part of the conference too \u2013 providing plenty of opportunities for attendees to collaborate, share ideas and celebrate the collective achievements that make the Tutor Doctor network so special.<\/p>\n<p>The conference culminated in the eagerly awaited DBA Gala and Awards ceremony, shining a spotlight on the brand\u2019s highest achievers and those who truly embody Tutor Doctor\u2019s mission to change lives through education. This year\u2019s winners include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Franchisee of the Year \u2013 Kimberly Selchan, USA<\/li>\n<li>Rookie of the Year \u2013 Johan Melissen, Canada<\/li>\n<li>Community Crusader Award \u2013 Jessica Bush, USA<\/li>\n<li>President\u2019s Award \u2013 <b>Piyush &amp; Smita Gupta (pictured),<\/b> UK<\/li>\n<li>Top Producers for Revenue and Tuition Hours Delivered \u2013 Piyush &amp; Smita Gupta (1st), Rob &amp; Lynne Kerrison (2nd) and Mark Butler (3rd), all UK<\/li>\n<li>Trailblazer Award &#8211; Inspired by the late Joanna Butler, who ran Tutor Doctor Berkshire with her husband, Mark, this special award honours those whose vision, courage and dedication continue to inspire the Tutor Doctor community. This year, the Trailblazer Award was posthumously presented to Melodie Watson, co-owner of Tutor Doctor Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who sadly passed away earlier in the year. Melodie\u2019s legacy continues to light the way for others through her unwavering passion for education and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recipient of the President\u2019s Award, Piyush Gupta (pictured), shared his pride, <em>\u201cWe are truly humbled, honoured, and proud to receive\u00a0this\u00a0award and to be recognised by our peers. In truth, as well as our hard work and\u00a0dedication to the\u00a0cause, we owe much of our success to our wonderful tutors and team who go that extra mile to \u2018change the trajectory\u2019 of our\u00a0students&#8217; lives. We are lucky to be in a business where, if we win, everyone wins.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For Mark Szpak, Tutor Doctor\u2019s Vice President of Field Operations, the conference encapsulated the brand\u2019s philosophy of empowering franchisees to dream big, believe in potential and achieve lasting success. <em>\u201cThis was a special time for our network, a chance to celebrate what makes Tutor Doctor exceptional: the people who lead with passion, heart and have a shared belief in inspiring change through education.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEach year, I\u2019m reminded of the incredible strength of our community and the extraordinary impact our franchisees have across the globe!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover more about the Tutor Doctor Franchise by clicking on the button below and getting in touch<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tutor Doctor\u2019s global community came together to celebrate their network at Elevate: DBA 2025 \u2013 Dream. Believe. 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