This award celebrates impactful experience of work initiatives such as placements, internships, or pre-entry programmes that provide accessible, structured, and meaningful routes into early careers. It recognises organisations that design and deliver experiences that develop skills, confidence, and career readiness while broadening access to opportunity. Entrants should show how their programmes effectively bridge education and employment, particularly for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. The judges will look for evidence of sustainable partnerships, participant outcomes, and clear impact on both individuals and the organisation.
Submission Criteria
You may support your submission with the following;
- A maximum of 4 A4 pages of infographics.- i.e. graphs, charts, and tables.
- 4 images (in PDF format only).
- 2 Weblinks included in your submission write-up.
You should also address the key requirements stipulated in the scoring criteria specified for this award illustrated below.
- Clarity of Purpose - Is the goal clearly stated and relevant? - 100 words
- Execution & Collaboration - How was the initiative delivered? What specific steps were taken , and who was involved in making it happen? - 400 words
- Evidence of Impact - Are the outcomes measurable and meaningful? - 400 words
- Innovation or Value Added - What sets this apart? What new value is created? - 400 words
- Sustainability/Scalability - Can this be maintained or adapted more widely? - 400 words
- Presentation & Clarity - Is the submission clear, compelling and well-structured?