Future ED Awards Categories & Criteria
We are excited to announce that public nominations for the Future ED Awards 2025 are now open! This is your chance to highlight the educators, leaders, schools, and organisations that are making a meaningful difference in education, especially for Black African and Caribbean communities across the UK.
Nominations are open until March 30th, 2025, and you can nominate yourself or someone else who you believe deserves to be recognised for their impact and contributions to education.
Below is a detailed outline of the criteria, process, and what makes a strong nomination
Nomination Criteria
Nominations close 30th March 2025
The Future ED Awards celebrate quality over quantity. Nominations are judged based on the content and quality of the application rather than how many nominations a person or organisation receives. There’s no need to run a campaign for votes—focus on submitting a detailed, thoughtful application that highlights the nominee’s impact.
We are looking for individuals, schools, and organisations who demonstrate the following values and impact areas:
Key Values & Impact Areas
Equity & Inclusion
How does the nominee actively promote equity and inclusion for Black African and Caribbean students and communities?
Innovation in Education
Has the nominee introduced creative, effective, or ground-breaking solutions to challenges in education?
Community Empowerment
Does the nominee foster partnerships that uplift and empower Black voices and create lasting opportunities?
Sustainability & Future Skills
How is the nominee preparing students for the future through sustainability initiatives, STEAM education, or financial literacy?
Award Categories Open for Public Nominations
Nominations close 30th March 2025
You can submit a nomination for yourself or someone else in any of the following categories:
School & Organisational Awards
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Anti-Racist School of the Year
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Mental Health & Wellbeing School of the Year
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Eco & Climate Action School of the Year
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Black Community-School Partnerships of the Year
Individual Awards
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Best Teacher of the Year
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Best School Leader of the Year
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Best Mentor of the Year
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Best Learning Support Champion
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Disability Champion of the Year
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Parent Support Champion of the Year
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Financial & Enterprise Champion of the Year
Who Can Nominate?
Anyone can nominate!
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Nominate yourself – If you or your organisation have made a positive impact in education, don’t hesitate to put yourself forward for recognition.
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Nominate someone else – You can nominate a colleague, school, or organisation that you believe deserves to be celebrated for their contribution to education.
You don’t need to be affiliated with the nominee to submit a nomination. Students, parents, colleagues, and community members are all encouraged to submit nominations.
How the Nomination Process Works
Nominations close 30th March 2025
Public Nominations Open
January – March 30th, 2025
Submit your nomination between January and March 30th using the online nomination form on the Future ED Awards website.
Shortlisting
After the nomination window closes, a diverse panel of judges will review all submissions. Shortlisting will be based on the quality and impact of the application. Finalists will be contacted by May 30th, 2025.
Judging Process
A panel of judges made up of educators, industry leaders, and experts will evaluate the nominations based on:
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Alignment with the Award Category
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Evidence of Positive Impact on Equity and Inclusion
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Innovation and Sustainability in Practices
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Clear and Measurable Outcomes
Finalists Announced
Finalists will be announced in May 2025, and the winners will be revealed at the Future ED Awards Ceremony on Sat 29th November.
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