Entry Deadline: 1 March 2026 23:59
This award honours organisations that demonstrate exceptional engagement with schools and colleges to raise aspirations, improve employability skills, and support access to future opportunities before higher education. It recognises initiatives that build meaningful, sustained relationships with educators, students, and communities to inspire early career awareness and readiness. Entrants should showcase how their approach creates tangible outcomes, such as enhanced understanding of career pathways, improved access to work-related learning, or measurable impact on student confidence and employability. Judges will look for creativity, inclusivity, and a clear demonstration of long-term benefit for participants and partners alike.
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?
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