Weston College Business Award Nominations Open for 2026!
Employers
Weston College is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Weston College Business Awards 2026, an annual celebration recognising outstanding collaboration between learners, including apprentices, trainees, and industry placement students and their employer partners.
The 2026 awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the iconic Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, offering an inspiring evening dedicated to achievement, partnership, and success.
Recognising Excellence in Partnership
The Business Awards highlight the powerful connection between education and industry. Each award honours both a learner and their employer, celebrating individual achievement and the essential support provided by forward-thinking organisations.
Award categories for 2026 include:
You can find out more about each award here; www.weston.ac.uk/BusinessAwardsNominations
- Work Experience Partnership Award
- Adult Training Partnership Award
- Industry Placement Partnership Award
- Career Excellence Hub Partnership Award
- Into Work Partnership Award (Supported Internships / SEND)
- Apprenticeship Partnership Award
- University Centre Weston Higher & Degree Apprenticeship Award
- Community Project Award
More information on each category can be found at: www.weston.ac.uk/BusinessAwardsNominations
How to nominate
Nominations are open until 16 January 2026.
To submit an entry, please complete the official nomination form:
Within the form, you can: Business Awards 2026 Nominations – Fill in form
- Nominate a learner and their employer for a Weston College Business Partnership Award
- Nominate a project for the Community Project Award
- Nominate a Career Excellence Hub partner for the CEH Employer Partnership Award
- Nominate a former Weston College student for the Alumni Impact Laureate
Judges will be seeking clear evidence of growth, professionalism, real-world impact, and effective collaboration.
Be Part of the Celebration
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to the awards ceremony, and each learner will receive two complimentary tickets to bring family or friends. Employers and assessors will also be welcomed to join the celebration.
To submit a nomination or learn more, visit: www.weston.ac.uk/BusinessAwardsNominations
For those interested in becoming sponsors, Weston College is inviting organisations to get involved. Sponsorship opportunities offer a way to support the event and gain visibility within a network of dedicated learners and employers. For more details, contact us at marketing@weston.ac.uk
