nasen Awards 2026 Shortlist - Celebrating SEND Excellence
After receiving over 340 nominations across 18 categories, our judges have carefully selected this year's shortlisted nominees.
Shortlisted nominees are now being contacted, so keep an eye on your inbox. If you've made the shortlist, you'll receive an invitation to join us at the nasen Awards ceremony on 16th October at the Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, where this year's winners will be announced.
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted, and thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. Final categories will be announced early next week.
| Award | Name | Sponsored by |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Provision of the Year | Degree six | |
| Changemaker of the Year | Coming soon! | Sponsorship Available |
| Community Champion of the Year | The Dyslexia Shop | |
| Co-Production Initiative of the Year | Seashell | |
| Early Years Provision of the Year | Sponsorship Available | |
| Further Education (FE) Provision of the Year | Nisai Learning | |
| Inclusive Technology of the Year | Coming soon | Concero Education |
| International Provision of the Year | Coming soon | Sponsorship Available |
| Primary Provision of the Year |
| Axcis Education |
| Resource for SEND 2026 | Coming soon | Slater and Gordon |
| School or MAT Leader of the Year | Elygra | |
| Secondary Provision of the Year | Carpe Diem Education Consultants | |
| SENCO of the Year | PAGS | |
| Specialist Provision of the Year | Christie & Co | |
| Support Practitioner of the Year | Coming soon | BeReady |
| Teacher of the Year | Coming soon | TTS |
| Wraparound Provision of the Year | Sponsorship Available | |
| Young Advocate of the Year |
| Sponsorship Available |
Want to join us?
This year, we’re excited to offer tickets for general purchase! Come along for an evening of celebration, including dinner, entertainment, and a disco; and help us recognise the leaders in Inclusion and SEND education for 2026.
Would you like to show your support for the SEND Sector and get your organisation seen by high influencers in the sector? Sponsoring the nasen Awards will provide you with a great opportunity to show your appreciation for those supporting children and young people with SEND. With various opportunities available why not take a look and see how you can support the nasen Awards 2026.
