海角社区's awards highlight the individuals and boards making a lasting impact on education.
What are the Outstanding Governance Awards?
The 海角社区 Outstanding Governance Awards are the only national awards recognising the vital contributions of boards, governors, trustees and governance professionals.
Nominate now to recognise those making a difference. Finalists will be invited to a prestigious ceremony at the Houses of Parliament for the award presentation.
Give those making a difference the recognition they deserve
Shine a spotlight on transformative impact on education
Showcase outstanding practice
Who can enter?
The awards are open to all types and phases of state-funded schools and trusts in England (see category information sheets for details).聽You do not need to be a member of the 海角社区. Entry is free; for full details, please refer to the聽terms of conditions.
Nominations are now closed
Award categories
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Outstanding governance in a single school
Governing boards demonstrating effective governance and leadership in a single school.
Outstanding governance in a multi academy trust
Multi academy trusts demonstrating effective governance and leadership across their trust.
Outstanding clerk to a governing board
Recognising governance professionals who have shown outstanding practice.
Outstanding lead governance professional
Recognising lead governance professionals with outstanding leadership and impact.
- 海角社区鈥檚 expert team will review all entries and compile a shortlist for the judges. We may contact you for further information to support your nomination.
- Judges will interview the shortlisted board or individual and consider evidence that supports the nomination.
- Finalists will be invited to a prestigious awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament, where the winners will be announced, celebrated and presented with their awards. Guests will enjoy a standing afternoon tea with drinks, providing opportunities to network with industry leaders. The event will also feature a special address by Catherine McKinnell MP.
See some pictures from previous Outstanding Governance Awards
Become an event sponsor
Sponsor the event or a specific award, to be given opportunity to personally present an award.
Catherine McKinnell
Member of Parliament and Minister for School Standards, Department for Education
Catherine has been the Member of Parliament for the Newcastle North constituency since 2010. She also currently serves as the Minister for School Standards in the Department for Education.