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Rally the evidence, own the stage

Seven days, seven short steps, one finished entry. A free plan that turns a blank form into something a judge can score.

Why take the challenge?

Good work loses to badly written entries every year

  • Most entries fall short on evidence, not on merit. The plan starts with the evidence.
  • Seven short steps beat one long evening in front of a blank form.
  • You finish with material you can reuse across several categories.
  • It is free, and it helps whether you enter this year or next.

Hear when it matters

Join the list for the Education Excellence Awards and we will tell you when the ceremony date, venue and key deadlines are announced. The seven days are below, ready to start now.

The Seven Days

What you'll do in seven days

About twenty minutes a day. By the end of the week you have a submitted entry, not a good intention.

Day 1Pick your categoriesMatch what you actually did to the awards that reward it.
Day 2Gather the numbersResults, volumes, retention, timelines: whatever your category scores.
Day 3Find the storyThe one project, client or decision that shows you at your best.
Day 4Collect the proofClient quotes, data, coverage, before and after figures.
Day 5Write the first draftAnswer the category questions in order. Do not polish yet.
Day 6Cut it downHalf the words, twice the evidence. This is the day that wins entries.
Day 7SubmitUpload, check the preview, send. Then start the next category, which takes a fraction of the time.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

About the challenge. The Award FAQ covers eligibility, judging and the ceremony.

No. The challenge is free, exactly like entering the awards. There is nothing to buy at any point.

No. Plenty of people use it to sharpen how they write about their work and enter a later year.

Around twenty minutes. Days 4 and 5 take longer if you are gathering evidence from scratch.

It improves your entry, not your odds with the judges. Judges never know whether you followed it, but a well evidenced entry scores better than a vague one.

Nothing happens. Work through the seven steps at whatever pace suits you.

23 Award Categories | Free to enter

A category for everyone who educates

Teachers, leaders, teaching assistants, lecturers, schools, colleges, early years settings, providers and innovators: 23 ways to be recognised.

Teacher of the Year AwardHeadteacher of the Year AwardRising Star in Education AwardTeaching Assistant of the Year AwardLecturer of the Year AwardSEND Champion of the Year Award+ 17 more
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Education Excellence Awards

Some moments in business are bigger than deals or profits, they're about recognition, influence, and legacy. The Education Excellence Awards Pre-Launch is one of those moments. It's where the journey begins, and where you can choose to be seen, heard, and remembered.

2027

Venue and ceremony date to be announced.

Pre-launch registration is free. We'll reach out with exclusive early-access details ahead of the public launch.

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