Beacon Awards 2026/27
Award Categories
- The Careers and Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise
- The Sustainable Energy First Award for Education for Sustainable Development
- The RCU Award for Support for Students
- The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers
- The AoC Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing
- The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education
- The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning
- The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL
- The ION Award for Re-Engaging Young People in Education and Employment
- The AQA Award for Improving Learner Progression in Maths and English
Beacon Awards podcasts 2025/26
We created a series of podcasts featuring the winners of the Beacon Awards 2025/26 to provide applicants with insights into the initiatives that led to their success.
Watch this short video to learn more about the application process.
Pre-registration for applications
If you're interested in applying for an award, pre-register now to find out further information and gain access to application forms.
