14/08/2025
Key Dates:
- The IEP Learning Awards 2025 Nominations Open: 30 July 2025
- Member of the Year 2025 Award Public Vote Open: 14 August 2025
- Nominations Close: 5th September 2025 (Learning Awards) & 19th September 2025 (Member of the Year Award)
- Learning Awards Shortlists Announced: 12th – 17th September 2025
- Awards Announced at IEP Basecamp 2025: 2nd October 2025
- Venue: The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester
The esteemed IEP Member of the Year 2025, sponsored by Whitehead Ross Education, is now open for votes, recognising members who demonstrate exceptional performance through outstanding service or practice and maintain a positive, supportive attitude that exceeds expectations.
This prestigious annual recognition acknowledges exceptional contributions made to participants, team members, or colleagues throughout the year.
Nominees are selected from Member of the Month winners from Australia, Sweden and the UK over the past 12 months. These were awarded by the IEP Team or Board; however, the Member of the Year Award will be decided by a public vote.
Learn more about our nominees and vote now for your IEP Member of the Year.
There’s Still Time to Nominate for the IEP Learning Awards
This is your chance to celebrate our fantastic sector learners who are excelling in their roles and making a significant impact through IEP Learning.
Launched at our inaugural IEP Basecamp in 2023, the IEP Learning Awards are designed to honour those members and practitioners who have:
- Qualified through IEP Learning
- Supported IEP Learners
- Provided high-quality learning to our members
- Demonstrated outstanding learning outcomes from IEP Learning programs
These awards recognise excellence across various categories, celebrating individuals and partners who contribute significantly to the employability sector.
Award Categories
This year, we are excited to present 9 distinct award categories plus our Member of the Year Award (sponsored by Whitehead Ross Education) for which nominations will open soon.
- Continuous Learner of the Year
- Mentor/Coach/Assessor of the Year (sponsored by CogniSoft Ltd)
- IEP Member Ambassador of the Year
- Learning Impact of the Year
- Learning Champion of the Year (sponsored by The Digital College)
- Award in AI for Employability Learner of the Year
- Award in Supporting Participants with Complex Needs Learner of the Year
- Award in Employer Solutions Learner of the Year (sponsored by Ingeus)
- IEP Award in Employability and IPS Integration in Learner of the Year
How to Nominate
To nominate someone, please follow the Guidance for Awards Submissions for each category and enter your nomination on this form.
*Nominations are open to IEP Members, Member Ambassadors, Fellows, Board Members and Corporate Affiliate Partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees must be current IEP Members or have held a valid IEP Membership within the last 6 months.
- Learning or associated activities must have occurred within the last 12 months.
- Nominees cannot be members of the IEP Team or family members of IEP Staff.
- Self-nominations are not permitted.
- Multiple nominations for the same individual from one nominator will not be accepted; only the first nomination will be considered.
Judging Process
Member of the Year: Selected from our IEP Member of the Month winners (October 2024 – August 2025) and voted for by our members and IEP.
All Other Awards: Nominations will be reviewed by an independent judging panel, which will score each nomination out of 10. The top three highest-scoring nominees in each category will form the shortlist, and the winner will be announced at IEP Basecamp 2025 on 10th October 2025.
For any questions about the awards, nominations, or judging process, please contact Amy Lucas at events@iemployability.org.
Celebrate excellence in employability – nominate today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IEPLearningAwards2025