About the awards entry
Exactly what an entry to the Education Excellence Awards asks for, and what happens to it afterwards. No surprises before you start.
8 steps, one category at a time
Each entry is for one category. You can save and come back at any point, and nothing is sent until you submit from the preview.
Profile
Your contact details and the business you are entering for.
Eligibility
A short set of multiple choice questions confirming the category fits.
Response
The written answers the judges score: the questions set for the category you are entering.
Logo
Your logo, used on the shortlist and on the night if you are a finalist.
Documents
Anything that backs up what you have written: reports, figures, coverage or client letters.
AV Images
Photographs or visuals of the work, the team or the result.
Trophy & Certificate
The name to be engraved and printed if you win, so nothing has to be chased later.
Preview
The whole entry on one page before anything is sent.
A rigorous and independent selection
Once submitted, your entry leaves your hands entirely. Here is what happens to it.
Independent Judges
No pay to win. Judges are external experts with no commercial stake in the outcome.
Transparent Scoring
Every entry is scored against a published, weighted criteria framework.
Merit Based Evaluation
Winners are decided on evidence and results, never on reputation or budget.
Industry Experts
Panels are matched to each category, so every entry is judged by people who know the work.
From submission to the stage
Nominations Open
Entries and public nominations are open now, completely free to enter.
Submit Your Entry
Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.
Independent Judging
A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.
Finalists Announced
The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.
The Awards Gala
An unforgettable celebration: full details announced soon.
Winners Revealed
The winners are announced live on stage, one category at a time.
What an entry is actually worth
Even an entry that does not win leaves you with a written, evidenced account of your best work, useful long after the night.
Build Credibility
Earn independent industry recognition and the customer trust that comes with it.
Increase Visibility
Gain exposure through press coverage, social reach and year-round award promotion.
Celebrate Your Team
Honour the people behind your success and give them a moment they will never forget.
Stand Above Competitors
Differentiate your business and prove your excellence where it matters most.
Attract More Customers
Leverage powerful, third-party social proof that turns interest into commitment.
Accelerate Growth
Open doors to new partnerships, investment, talent and expansion opportunities.
Submit a nomination
Entering is free. Choose your category, save as you go, and submit when the preview looks right.
Free to enter. Takes 10 minutes. No payment, ever.
A category for everyone who educates
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Join the Pre-Launch
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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