We are delighted to launch the seventh Worcestershire Education Awards scheme.
These awards shine a spotlight on those who continue to make a difference in the field of education. They seek to reward those members of the teaching and education sector for their hard work both in the classroom and behind the scenes.
We know from our previous awards how much of a difference, many teachers make to the lives of our young people. We are excited to be launching the Worcestershire Education Awards 2025 across all of our local titles and websites – Worcester News, Malvern Gazette, Evesham Journal, Bromsgrove & Droitwich Advertiser, Kidderminster Shuttle and Redditch Advertiser.
This prestigious scheme recognises the achievements, passion and dedication of those involved in all kinds of education – from nurseries to primary and secondary schools as well as colleges and training schemes. We look forward to reading this year’s nominations and sharing their wonderful stories.
We will be hosting the 2025 awards ceremony as a black tie event on Thursday 3rd April at the Bank House Hotel, Worcester.
The 12 award categories are:
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AWARD
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This award will go to an innovative and successful child-minding provider, nursery, pre-school or organisation which stands out from the rest for their early years support or provision. They should be able to clearly demonstrate the impact their work has had on their users or the children in their care.
PRIMARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
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This award will go to an exceptional primary school. Has this school shone with outstanding achievements? Have they made improvements and seen great results? Have they introduced something new and exciting to improve the education of the pupils? Was it down to innovative ways of working; parental involvement; pure determination - or something else?.
SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
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This award will go to an exceptional secondary school. We are not only looking for academic achievement, we also want the entries to demonstrate innovation, imagination and efforts to develop young people in ways that go beyond the league tables.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
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This award will go to an exceptional independent school. We are not only looking for academic achievement, we also want the entries to demonstrate innovation, imagination and efforts to develop young people in ways that go beyond the league tables.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD
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The judges will be looking for an educational organisation or scheme which has benefitted its community and beyond. The winner could be a parents’ association supporting their school, a proactive approach to work experience, a school raising money for charity or an innovative scheme building bridges between communities.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS (SENCO) AWARD
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This award will go to a teacher, department or organisation providing exceptional support for those with special educational needs or disabilities.
HEAD TEACHER/PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
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This award will go to an inspirational head teacher or principal who has shown exceptional leadership, management, teaching skills and commitment to their school or college.
TEACHER/LECTURER OF THE YEAR
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This award will recognise a teacher or lecturer who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school or college.
NEW TEACHER OF THE YEAR
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This category celebrates the achievements of those who are new into the profession, for example a newly qualified teacher. Entrants should have been in education for no more than 3 years.
STEM PROJECT OF THE YEAR
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We want to hear about primary, secondary and higher education students STEM projects in science, technology, engineering and maths related areas. These could be projects completed in school time, extra-curricular clubs or as part of a trip or external delivery. We want to hear how you have promote STEM and engage students in science-related activities, what they have learnt and how they have gone on to implement these skills.
SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
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An award for a member of support staff, or a team of support staff, who always give exceptional service and make a real difference to their educational establishment through their work.
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
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Awarded to the person in recognition of their outstanding personality and enthusiastic approach who can demonstrate that they go the extra mile. This could be open to all staff members, teachers or the wider range of support professionals.
Please note: All nominations are accepted in good faith, and on the basis that both the nominee and the person making the nomination consents to the publication by the awards organiser of all information provided in print, online and on social media.
Please also check the nominee is available / or a representative to attend the awards ceremony if they are chosen to be one of the finalists.
The winners of these awards will be chosen by a panel of independent judges.
Sales Event Manager Debra Orr on 07739 820690
or email debra.orr@localiq.co.uk
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