This year, the Awards will be presented on June 12th at the Leonardo Royal London Hotel by Ashley John-Baptiste, an inspiring BBC broadcast journalist who has a remarkable story about how he managed to overcome a troubled childhood to study at one of the world’s best universities.
The 2024 categories include Outstanding Progress (Primary, Secondary and Independent), School Business Manager of the Year, EB Leadership Awards (Primary and Secondary), the School Building Award as well as awards for STEM, Special Educational Needs (Best Practice in Inclusion and SEN Provision), ICT Innovation, Recruitment, Procurement, Catering, Security, Environmental Practice and more.
Shortlisted organisations will receive two free places to the champagne drinks reception, which is followed by a four-course luncheon before Ashley announces the winners and commended schools in the 2024 ceremony.
Supported by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) and sponsored by Viking, the Awards has recognised achievements in thousands of state and independent schools since 2006.
Also sponsoring the 2024 awards are Evolution Doors (School Security), Nasen (Best Practice in Inclusive Education), Holmes & Partners (Community Award), Crescent Purchasing Consortium (SEN Provision), T150 Energy (School Procurement), Cornerstone (Environmental Practice), Bett (ICT Innovation), Greendawn (School Building), Action Mats (Outstanding Progress - Primary School) and Ecogrit (Outstanding Progress - Secondary School).
Headline sponsors Viking supports the the School Business Manager, EB Leadership and Outstandiong Progress (Independent School) Awards.