21/05/2026
The IEP Fellow of the Year Award at the IEP Summit 2026 is proudly sponsored by Fedcap, a not-for-profit organisation whose own Gold IEP Professional Excellence Award reflects the very standards of excellence they are helping to celebrate.
Taking place on Thursday 11 June at 116 Pall Mall – the prestigious home of the Institute of Directors in London – the IEP Summit 2026 brings together employability professionals, policymakers and frontline practitioners under this year’s theme: Thriving in Tomorrow’s Labour Market. For Fedcap, sponsoring the Fellow of the Year Award is a natural extension of their belief in the power of professional development and the difference that dedicated, skilled people make every day.
“Fedcap is pleased, once again, to sponsor the IEP Fellow of the Year Award. Fellows contribute so much to our sector and this award champions those who go the extra mile,” said Susan Paterson FIEP, Executive Director of Fedcap Employment.
“We look forward to reading this year’s nominations and of course, presenting the winner with their award in June.
“Fedcap is a proud member of the IEP. We’re dedicated to making a positive difference every day for our customers, and our membership supports us to advance our people’s professional development as we strive for excellence within the employability sector.”
Fedcap has a dedicated, professional workforce with an in-depth understanding of the local communities they serve. As one of the UK’s largest not-for-profit organisations integrating employment with health and wellbeing, they have a proven track record of delivering programmes and addressing the complex challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and health conditions – supporting more than 120,000 people in the last six years through partnerships with UK government departments, the devolved governments for Scotland and Wales, local authorities, and integrated care systems.
Deeply embedded in the communities they serve, Fedcap delivered a social value return on investment of 35% into those communities last year – a testament to an organisation that measures its success not just in employment outcomes, but in the wider difference it makes to people’s lives.
It is that same commitment – to people, to communities, and to the pursuit of excellence – that makes Fedcap such a fitting sponsor for an award that recognises the very best of what IEP Fellowship stands for.
Book Your Place at the IEP Summit 2026
This year’s theme is Thriving in Tomorrow’s Labour Market, bringing together Employability Professionals, policymakers and sector leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work.
The evening Networking Dinner will also take place at The Carlton, 116 Pall Mall, from 6:30pm – where the IEP Fellow of the Year Award will be presented.
What to expect:
- Expert Speakers — Gain insights from leading voices shaping the future of employability
- Thought-Provoking Sessions — Participate in interactive discussions on the issues that matter most
- Unrivalled Networking — Connect with peers, senior professionals and industry influencers from across the UK and internationally
Tickets are selling fast and places are limited. Last year’s Summit drew delegates from the UK and internationally, including attendees from the USA, Canada, Australia and Sweden.