Categories 2026

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Higher or Further Education Project of the Year

This award recognises excellence in the design and delivery of higher and further education facilities, including both new-build and refurbishment schemes.

Early Years Project of the Year

This award recognises a new-build or refurbishment project that stands out from the crowd within an early years setting, executed to the highest standard of sustainability, social value, and innovation.

School Project of the Year

This award recognises a new-build or refurbishment project that stands out from the crowd within a mainstream or private school setting, executed to the highest standard of sustainability, social value, and innovation.

School Project of the Year (International)

This award recognises a new-build or refurbishment project that stands out from the crowd within a mainstream or private school setting outside of the UK, executed to the highest standard of sustainability, social value, and innovation.

Primary School Project of the Year

This award recognises a new-build or refurbishment project that stands out from the crowd within a primary school setting, executed to the highest standard of sustainability, social value, and innovation.

SEND Project of the Year

This award recognises an outstanding new-build or refurbishment project which has improved the environment for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Student Accommodation Project of the Year

This award recognises excellence within the delivery of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, covering new-build and refurbishment schemes.

Decarbonisation/Green Project of Year

This award recognises projects which have made an outstanding contribution towards reducing carbon emissions from the built environment within the education sector.

Interior Design Project of the Year

Recognising creative interior design within educational settings – e.g. use of colour, materials, and signage to improve the staff and student experience.

Exterior Space Project of the Year

Recognising standout design of gardens, terraces, balconies, and other outdoor spaces within any educational setting.

Architectural Practice of the Year

This award recognises the most-outstanding architectural practice based on business success and quality of design output within the education sector, including approach and commitment to sustainability and diversity and the staff and student experience.

Builder/Contractor of the Year

This award recognises an outstanding contractor which is a leader in the construction industry through its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, timely project completion and innovative solutions.

Property Investor of the Year

This award recognises property investors who have been particularly active in the education sector over the last 12 months. Judges will consider the size and impact of deals, as well as the positive impact investments have made, particularly around sustainability, ESG, and educational excellence and outcomes.

Adviser of the Year

This award recognises advisers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the education property space over the last 12 months.

 

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