The BESA Awards are back!

After an overwhelmingly positive response following last year’s awards, we are thrilled to announce the BESA Awards are returning in 2024.

The BESA Awards recognise the positive impact BESA members have on raising educational outcomes globally and are a time to celebrate and champion the best of our industry. ?

We are especially excited unveil several brand-new categories for the second annual BESA Awards, including the Women in Education Award, School and Supplier Award and Outstanding Educational Resource Award. ?

Winners will be unveiled at BESA’s annual Summer Business Insight Day on Thursday, 4 July. We’re looking forward to celebrating your incredible achievements! ?

The categories

Rising Star Award

Previous winner: Dylan McCrimmon of Joskos Solutions ?

Nominate the member of your team who has made a key contribution to your organisation this year. We are looking for exceptional talent, those who are in the early stages of their career or who are new to the industry. ?

Team of the Year

Previous winner: Arbor Education ’s Operation Big Wave?

This award is for teams both big and small. We are looking for those teams who are greater than the sum of their parts; for groups who have worked together seamlessly and in a way that has delivered real value or service to your company or customers. ?

Inspirational Leader Award

Previous winner: Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport ?

This award celebrates those CEOs, managers and industry leaders who bring out the best in their people, who offer amazing insights, provide clarity and direction and who are blazing a trail in the industry.?

Make the Difference Award

Previous winner: Cambridge University Press & Assessment ?

This award is all about initiatives that are making a difference in your organisation. We are looking to champion and recognise those initiatives that are worth shouting about so that others can learn from your achievements.?

Evidence & Impact Award

Previous winner: OxEd and Assessment ?

This award recognises those organisations who can demonstrate the impact that their products and services are making on teachers and learners in the UK and overseas.?

NEW: Women in Education Award?

This award recognises a remarkable woman for her ground-breaking contributions to the industry. We want to celebrate the innovators who are driving inclusion, impact, and excellence in education.?

NEW: School and Supplier Award?

Celebrate the power of collaboration between suppliers and schools. This award is for partnerships that demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and impact on educational outcomes between a supplier and school. ?

NEW: Unsung Hero Award?

Whether a team member or a customer, this award honours those whose exceptional support has been crucial to your business’s growth and success, making them the true backbone of our industry.?

NEW: Outstanding Support Service Award?

This award recognises excellence in service provision to education institutions. From finance and IT services to compliance and safeguarding, this award is for those delivering support that enables educational institutions to thrive.?

NEW: Outstanding Educational Resource Award?

This award celebrates the resources that play a crucial role in enriching educational environments and experiences – from innovative learning materials to essential classroom furniture. ?

Click here to Nominate your team, colleagues (or yourself!) for the BESA Awards 2024.

The deadline to submit your entry is Friday, 19 April 2024. Introductory entry pricing to enter the BESA Awards is ￡100 for up to 4 entries, with ￡25 for every additional entry submitted. ?

Winners will be announced at BESA's annual Summer Business Insight Day at The Oval Cricket Ground in London. Limited Early Bird tickets available now!

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