The Educate Awards, founded by Kim O’Brien, are the largest education awards in the North West. This glittering ceremony is the talk of the region, where the finest schools, colleges, teachers and support staff across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria come together to celebrate their achievements in a truly unique fashion.
With the event now in its 15th year, the 2026 awards ceremony will take place at the awe-inspiring Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 13 November 2026. Nominations for the prestigious education awards continue to grow at an exponential rate each year, making the competition even tougher.
A total of 21 education awards will be up for grabs, shortlisted by an esteemed panel of judges. The shortlist will be revealed in September, with the winners revealed during the prestigious and glamorous event in November. The night includes a pre-dinner champagne reception, a sumptuous 3-course meal, an extensive programme of entertainment, and, of course, the awards ceremony itself.
Each winner is presented with an award by one of the generous sponsors, and their names will been entered onto the Educate Awards website winners’ page for all to see.
Entries are open for 2026. Find out how to enter here.