We are delighted to launch this year’s awards which are all about celebrating and recognising the sector's most important asset – its people.
Whether this involves launching an initiative, running an organisation or being an individual who inspires others, these awards are designed to recognise the many different ways in which those working in childcare and education do a fantastic job.
Our winners are chosen by a distinguished panel of expert judges that is representative of the diversity of disciplines and organisations that make up the sector. The judges will have the knowledge and experience to assess each entry according to its objectives and available resources and budget.
With 26 categories in total, this year we have introduced a new category, Early Childhood Graduate of the Year, sponsored by The Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN) to highlight how graduate level study has supported an individual to achieve excellent practice.
Entries are open to everyone who is involved in early years education and childcare. Go to the link below, where you will find the criteria and questions for each of the categories, providing guidance and information on what our judges will be looking for.
Our sponsors this year are Busy Bees, Eden Training Solutions, Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN), kids inc Nurseries and Hope.
The full list of categories:
Organisations:
- Nursery of the Year
- Nursery Group of the Year
- Pre-School of the Year
- Early Years in School Award
- Childminding Business of the Year
Individuals/teams:
- Nursery Manager of the Year
- Nursery Operations/Area Manager of the Year
- Nursery Practitioner of the Year
- Early Childhood Graduate of the Year
- Early Years Apprentice of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution
- Childminder of the Year
- Trainer of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Initiatives
- Working with Parents
- Working with Babies and Toddlers
- Enabling Environments
- Nursery Food
- Inclusive Practice
- Team Development
- Business Development
- Health & Well-Being
- Community Support
- Online and Social Media
- Eco-Friendly Early Years
Resources
- Professional Book of the Year
The deadline for entries this year is Friday 12 May 2023. You can edit your submitted entries up until this closing date.
For more information about each category and to enter, go to here
If you have any queries about the awards, contact awardsteam@markallengroup.com
