Shining a light on the Beacon Awards Webinar 2026

How to write a successful Beacon Award application and why all colleges should apply

Tuesday 9 June, 10am to 11am

A live and interactive webinar to hear directly from the Chief Assessor with an opportunity for Q&A.

This webinar is free to attend.

The AoC Beacon Awards Programme 2026/27 individual awards and sponsors:

• The AoC Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing
• The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL
• The Careers & Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise
• The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers
• The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning
• The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education
• The RCU Award for Support for Students
• The Sustainable Energy First Award for Education for Sustainable Development
• The ION Award for Re-Engaging Young People in Education and Employment Award

The awards recognise the outstanding and innovative practice provided by Further Education colleges and the achievement of their students. We use these examples of excellence in the sector which span diverse aspects of college life to promote the significant and positive impact that colleges have on the students and community.

Visit the AoC awards pages to find out more about the AoC Beacon Awards and AoC Student of the Year awards.

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