The nasen Awards

The nasen Awards celebrate the incredible work of individuals, teams, and organisations making a real difference for children and young people with SEND. By entering, you can:

Gain recognition – Showcase your achievements and highlight the impact of your work.

Inspire others – Share best practices and innovative approaches to inclusion.

Celebrate your team – Acknowledge the dedication and passion of those driving change.

Raise your profile – Winners and finalists receive publicity across our platforms, helping to amplify their reach. Many winners have gone on to speak at events, write for educational media and appear on SEND related podcasts.

Be part of a growing movement – Join a community committed to making education inclusive for all.

Entering the nasen Awards is an opportunity to celebrate success, connect with like-minded professionals, and continue shaping a more inclusive future.

As we celebrate our ninth year, the nasen Awards continue to grow, recognising even more individuals, settings, and resources that champion inclusion. To help fund this fantastic event and ensure we can keep celebrating these incredible communities, we kindly invite you to make a donation alongside your nomination.

A suggested donation of £10 is appreciated, but please give what you can.

Please note: Donations will have no impact on the outcome of your nomination.

Applicants can submit as many entries as they like.

If an entrant is shortlisted, they will receive an email with further details about the event. This email will include a form to confirm attendance and a request for photographs and/or logos, and a biography for use on social media, our website, and at the awards ceremony.

Tickets will go on sale to the public in May. Each nominee will receive two complimentary tickets.

Winners receive a trophy and nominees are given a certificate. All shortlisted entrants receive two attendee tickets to the Awards Ceremony in October.