In recent years, the sector has faced significant challenge and change with providers continually adapting to reforms, policy shifts and increasing pressures while remaining committed to delivering high-quality teacher training.
The NASBTT Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations who work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to support children and young people through the training and development of excellent teachers.
Submitting an entry is quick and straightforward, but the recognition can have a lasting impact.
Shortlisted entried will be given a complimentary place to attend the Awards Dinner on Thursday, 5th November 2026.
Find out more about the NASBTT Awards 2026
Services to the Sector Award
This award recognises an individual who has made a meaningful and sustained contribution to the Initial Teacher Training sector.
SCITT of the Year Award
This award recognises a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training provider that is delivering high-quality training and making a meaningful contribution to the education system.
HEI of the Year Award
This award recognises a Higher Education Institution (HEI) that is delivering high-quality training and making a meaningful contribution to the education system.
IDEA Award (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility)
This award recognises an Initial Teacher Training provider or partnership that has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility within its provision.
Administrator of the Year Award
This award recognises and celebrates those whose work behind the scenes enables high-quality training to run smoothly and who make a tangible difference to trainees, colleagues and partners.
Mentor of the Year Award
This award recognises and celebrates those who go beyond expectations to provide high-quality support, challenge and professional guidance, helping trainees to grow in confidence, skills and identity as teachers.
Innovation in Technology Award
This award recognises an Initial Teacher Training provider which has embedded technology in a purposeful and impactful way to enhance the quality of training and the experience of trainee teachers.
Submit your entry and join us in celebrating the people and organisations shaping the future of teacher training.
All entries must be submitted online by 5.00pm on Friday, 25th September 2026.