Open to everyone involved in early years education and childcare, the Nursery World Awards shine a light on best practice and help to raise the profile of the sector.
Through all the challenges that face them, dedicated professionals continue to improve their skills and qualifications and do a fantastic job for young children – this is your chance to be recognised and celebrated.
This year, new categories include the Business Development Award for a new launch or expansion to an early years service; Early Years Apprentice of the Year for those taking qualifications at any level; and the Pandemic Response Award for an individual or team who have met the challenges of the past year in outstanding fashion. The Nursery Food Award returns for 2022.
We've added extra guidance in the criteria and questions for each category to help show you what our judges will be looking for.
We're delighted to reveal that childcare.co.uk is once again the headline sponsor for the awards, with Fennies and NCFE CACHE also giving their support.
The full list of categories:
Organisations:
- Nursery of the Year
- Nursery Group of the Year
- Pre-School of the Year
- Early Years in School Award
- Childminding Business of the Year
Individuals/teams:
- Nursery Manager of the Year
- Nursery Operations/Area Manager of the Year
- Nursery Practitioner of the Year
- Early Years Apprentice of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution
- Childminder of the Year
- Trainer of the Year
- Nanny of the Year
- Pandemic Response Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Initiatives
- Working with Parents
- Working with Babies and Toddlers
- Enabling Environments
- Nursery Food
- Inclusive Practice
- Team Development
- Business Development
- Health & Well-Being
- Community Support
- Online and Social Media
- Eco-Friendly Early Years
Resources
- Professional Book of the Year
Closing date for entries is 26 May 2022, so don't delay - get your submissions under way.
For more information about each category and to enter, go to nurseryworldawards.com/2022-categories
If you have any queries about the awards, contact awardsteam@markallengroup.com
