Who can enter?

Find out more about who we’ll be celebrating at this year’s BRILLIANT Awards

Entries are open to organisations, partnerships and individuals across the UK who are making a measurable impact.

You are eligible if:

  • You are a school, college, university, MAT or business based in the UK

  • Your work connects education with industry, technology, creativity and future-ready skills

  • You are delivering innovative approaches that inspire learners and improve outcomes

Entries are welcomed from educators, leadership teams, departments, partnerships and cross-sector collaborations.

Who Can Enter?

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Criteria

Work must have taken place between January 2024 and July 2026

Projects may be entered into multiple relevant categories.

All entries must demonstrate clear impact and measurable outcomes.

Judging is fair, transparent and led by an expert panel.

NOTE: To maintain fairness, these awards are closed to submissions from previous awards cycles.

Final Entry Deadline: 25 September 2026

Shortlist Announced: 13 October 2026

Awards Ceremony: 10 November 2026

Venue: Exhibition Centre at Liverpool Experience Campus

Key Information

A group of diverse people on stage at a conference, smiling for a photo, with a backdrop that says "BRILLIANT" and "KEYNOTE THEATRE" in colorful graphics.
A man stands at a podium with a screen behind him displaying a ceremony called Brilliant Awards, celebrating achievements in STEAM education. The man is clapping and appears happy.
Three people standing in front of a blue background with a pink banner that reads 'KEYNOTE THEATRE'. The woman in the center is holding a trophy and smiling. The two men on either side are also smiling.
Five people standing in front of a colorful backdrop with the words "Brilliant" and "Keynote Theatre" at the 2025 Brilliant Festival, smiling and posing for the photo.
Group of five people standing on stage in front of a colorful background with the word 'BRILLIANT' and text indicating a keynote theater at the 2025 Brilliant Festival. One person is holding a trophy, and they are all smiling.