The nasen Awards
Celebrating Champions of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
nasen’s ninth annual Awards are in the making. Setting out to recognise settings and individuals who are working tirelessly to create a more inclusive future, specifically to those living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and helping children and young people to reach their full potential.
2025 winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 3rd October at The Vox Conference Centre Birmingham.
Tickets for the nasen Awards 2025 are now sold out.
Have a question? Email us at nasenawards@nasen.org.uk and we’ll get back to you.

Tickets for the nasen Awards 2025 are now sold out. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 3rd October 2025. Want to stay updated on the nasen Awards and be the first to hear about the 2026 dates? Sign up below.
Event timings
Awards ceremony: 3rd October 2025
7:30pm Entertainment: Derwen Choir
7:40pm Starters
8:00pm Host welcome & Intro
8:25pm Winner announcements
8:50pm Dinner
9:35pm Entertainment: Ali Gilbert
9:45pm Winner Announcements
10:20pm Dessert
10:55pm Winner Announcements
11:20pm Evening thanks, raffle draw and close
11:30pm DJ
12:30pm Evening Close

Frequently Asked Questions
The nasen Awards celebrate excellence in the field of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They recognise individuals, teams, and organisations making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND.
Open to educators, support staff, local authorities, charities, businesses, and advocates, the awards highlight best practices, innovative approaches, and outstanding commitment to inclusion. Winners and finalists gain well-deserved recognition, helping to inspire change and promote inclusive education across the sector.
The nasen Awards celebrate the incredible work of individuals, teams, and organisations making a real difference for children and young people with SEND. By entering, you can:
Gain recognition – Showcase your achievements and highlight the impact of your work.
Inspire others – Share best practices and innovative approaches to inclusion.
Celebrate your team – Acknowledge the dedication and passion of those driving change.
Raise your profile – Winners and finalists receive publicity across our platforms, helping to amplify their reach. Many winners have gone on to speak at events, write for educational media and appear on SEND related podcasts.
Be part of a growing movement – Join a community committed to making education inclusive for all.
Entering the nasen Awards is an opportunity to celebrate success, connect with like-minded professionals, and continue shaping a more inclusive future.
As we celebrate our ninth year, the nasen Awards continue to grow, recognising even more individuals, settings, and resources that champion inclusion. To help fund this fantastic event and ensure we can keep celebrating these incredible communities, we kindly invite you to make a donation alongside your nomination.
A suggested donation of £10 is appreciated, but please give what you can.
Please note: Donations will have no impact on the outcome of your nomination.
Applicants can submit as many entries as they like.
If an entrant is shortlisted, they will receive an email with further details about the event. This email will include a form to confirm attendance and a request for photographs and/or logos, and a biography for use on social media, our website, and at the awards ceremony.
Tickets will go on sale to the public in May. Each nominee will receive two complimentary tickets.
Winners receive a trophy and nominees are given a certificate. All shortlisted entrants receive two attendee tickets to the Awards Ceremony in October.
All nominations are sense checked before sending to the judges. If your nomination seems more suited to a different category then a member of nasen may contact you and ask permission to move it.