As a valued member of the IEP community, you play a vital role in driving best practice and raising professional standards across the employability sector. Now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond in quality and compliance by submitting your nominations for the Quality Professional Awards (QPAs) 2025!
The QPAs, founded by IEP Corporate Affiliate Partner Mesma,celebrate the exceptional individuals, teams and initiatives that make a tangible impact in Further Education and Employability. These awards recognise those who are committed to improving standards, creating positive change and driving excellence within our sector.
The IEP has proudly supported these prestigious awards from their inception. As IEP Group CEO Scott Parkin FIEP states:
“These awards shine a much-needed spotlight on the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to uphold and improve quality across our sectors. At the IEP, we take immense pride in supporting and celebrating their achievements. These professionals are at the forefront of driving forward our mission at the IEP, which is ‘Employability professionals everywhere are the best they can be.’”
By nominating a colleague, team or initiative, you can help ensure that outstanding contributions to quality improvement receive the recognition they deserve. Nominations are free and open until 21st March 2025. Finalists will gain national recognition for their work, be invited to the awards ceremony at the Leeds Marriott on 6th June 2025, and have the chance to take part in the ‘Speaking of Excellence…Podcast’.
Meet the Judges
The QPAs wouldn’t be possible without a panel of over 20 expert judges who dedicate their time to selecting the winners. Returning for the second year are:
- Arinola Edeh CBE Westminster Adult Education Service
- Ben Rowland AELP
- Lisette (Lisa) MacCormac CMgr FCMI The JGA Group
- Mandy Wardrop Assoc CIPD IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education)
Get Involved and Nominate Today
Make a nomination by 21st March 2025 for the following categories:
- Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by S Knights Recruitment)
- Quality Improvement Professional of the Year (sponsored by UVAC)
- Compliance Professional of the Year (sponsored by Strategic Development Network)
- Quality Leader of the Year (sponsored by Mindful Education)
- Compliance Leader of the Year (sponsor TBA)
- Quality Champion of the Year (sponsored by Aptem)
- Quality Team of the Year (sponsored by OAL)
- Compliance Team of the Year (sponsored by Strata)
- Quality Collaboration of the Year (sponsor TBA)
- Quality Improvement Initiative of the Year (sponsor TBA)
- Social Mobility Improvement Initiative (sponsored by Cognisoft)
- Outstanding Contribution to Quality Improvement (sponsored by Tribal)
Find out more about the QPAs and submit your nomination here.
For guidance on how to make a nomination, watch this video:
Even if you’re not submitting a nomination, you can still support the awards by spreading the word within your networks. Let’s ensure the employability sector is well represented in these prestigious awards and come together to celebrate the incredible professionals who make a real difference in our sector!
Register for Our Next QIF Workshop!
Join us for our upcoming QIF Workshop 8, with Mesma CEO Lou Doyle FIEP, dedicated to celebrating the successes and exploring real-world implementations of the Quality Improvement Framework (QIF). This session will highlight inspiring success stories and detailed case studies that showcase the impact and effectiveness of QIF in various settings.
Click here more information and to register now: https://members.myiep.uk/events/67b721c6411d7d0008e0e7aa/description?ticket=67b721c6411d7d0008e0e7a9
