Here are a selection of photos from the evening, which took place at The Brewery in London on 21 September 2024.
See more photos of our award winners here and read their inspiring stories
Many thanks to all our sponsors and judges, who made it all possible, and to all who entered this year's awards.
June O'Sullivan, Nursery World Lifetime Achievement winner for 2024 with her award presented by Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Geen, the first-ever children's commissioner for England and professor of compassionate care, University of Northampton
Dinner before the Awards at The Brewery in London
Our host for the evening Ben Faulks (aka CBeebies' Mr Bloom)
Entertainment was provided by The Secret Singers...
Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green speaking before presenting June O'Sullivan with the Lifetime Achievement Award
June O'Sullivan giving her acceptance speech
At the end of her speech June urged the audience to join in with a singalong of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Dancing the night away...
