Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

The judging panel will seek evidence of the nominated teacher having had significant and meaningful impact on the lives of students through their teaching, whether in a school or non-school setting.

The panel will consider a wide range of drama educators, from classroom teachers and university lecturers to conservatoire tutors, private coaches, workshop leaders, drama therapy instructors, and other inspiring individuals making a difference in the field.

When submitting your nomination, please provide a detailed explanation of why you believe the nominated educator insipres and deserves this award. It is essential to provide clear examples that illustrate the profound difference they have made in the lives of students. These examples should highlight how their teaching has transformed their students' growth, development and overall wellbeing, both academically and personally.

If your nomination is shortlisted, further supporting statements may be requested from the nominees to gather more information before the final judging takes place. These additional statements provide a deeper understanding of the teacher's impact and effectiveness in their educational practices.

Please ensure that you provide us with an accurate and valid email address for the nominee. It is of utmost importance that we have the correct contact information to effectively communicate with and gather further details from the nominee during the evaluation process.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026 

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award celebrates exceptional educational projects or resources that have significantly enhanced arts provision in music and/or drama for Early Years and Primary students.

To be eligible, the project or resource should have taken place or been released from 1 September 2025.

A nominated project can be run within an educational, charity or commercial setting, without time limitations. It doesn't have to be brand new, but it should have occurred on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges will be looking for evidence that a significant number of students have benefitted and that there is lasting impact. When submitting your nomination statements, please provide detailed information about the initiative and explain why you believe it represents 'excellence', i.e. going above and beyond. Feel free to include supporting materials such as links to YouTube clips, mp3 files or photos to strengthen your nomination.

If you are nominating a resource - e.g. book, website, software, hardware (instruments/devices/physical product) or syllabus - this should have been released to market or made publicly available by 1 September 2025.

If relevant, please provide details about websites and pricing structures.

If your nomination is successful and your nominee is selected as a finalist, you may be required to submit hard copy, digital access or physical access (such as through a retail outlet) to the panel for further consideration.

 Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award is for a resource or initiative that makes music or drama more accessible to people with SEND. Nominated resources must be publicly available and released or taking place by/from 1 September 2025.

For resources, nominations may apply to:

        - Books

        - Websites

        - Software

        - Hardware (instruments/devices/other physical products)

        - Syllabuses

If appropriate, please give details of websites and pricing structures. For selected finalists, we may request hard copy/digital/physical access (at a retail outlet, for example) to products for members of the judging panel to try.

If you are nominating a project or initiative, this can be run within an educational setting, charitably or commercially, covering any period of time. The initiative does not need to be newly conceived, but it must have taken place on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges will be looking for evidence that a significant number of students have benefitted from the initiative or may do so going forward.

In nomination statements, please give as much detail as you can about the initiative and why you think it should be recognised. Feel free to include links to YouTube clips, mp3 files and photos to support your nomination.

Where applicable, please also give details of websites and pricing structures.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

Self-nominations (or nominations by close family members) for this award are not permitted.

This award honours an exceptional instrumental or vocal teacher who has made a remarkable impact on students of all ages throughout their musical journeys.

The judges will carefully assess the evidence provided to determine how this teacher has made a profound and meaningful difference in the lives of their students, beyond what is expected. Nominated teachers may work in a school or non-school setting; as a peripatetic or resident teacher; or in private practice.

When submitting your nomination, please provide detailed information that highlights why the nominated teacher is deserving of this award. It is crucial to present compelling evidence that showcases the teacher's dedication, expertise, and ability to positively influence their students' musical growth and overall wellbeing. By sharing specific examples and testimonials, you can demonstrate the teacher's significant impact and contributions to their students' musical development.

Please ensure that you provide an up-to-date email address for the nominee. We may need this to gather further details during the evaluation process.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

This prestigious award celebrates individuals in drama education who have gone above and beyond to enrich the lives of others through the transformative power of the arts.

The judges will be looking for an exceptional track record – an inspiring career that demonstrates a deep and lasting impact on a significant number of students. Nomination statements should paint a full picture of the nominee’s journey, highlighting key achievements, milestones, and the unique qualities that make them truly outstanding. It should be clear why this individual is a beacon of excellence in drama education. For this award, no shortlist will be announced, and finalist nominees will not be contacted. Therefore it's vital that your nomination includes everything the judges need to know: comprehensive background information, thoughtful testimonials, and any supporting material such as links to videos, recordings or publications. The more complete the submission is, the better equipped the judging panel will be to reach the right decision."

Please note: for this particular award, there will be no shortlist announced, and finalist nominees will not be contacted for further details. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that your nomination includes everything the judges need to know - comprehensive background information, thoughtful testimonials, and any supporting materials such as links, videos, recordings, or relevant documentation. The more complete and compelling your submission, the better equipped the panel will be to fully recognise the nominee’s remarkable contributions.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

Self-nominations (or nominations by close family members) are not permitted for this award.

This prestigious award honours individuals in music education who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to enriching the lives of others through the power of music.

The judges will be looking for evidence of a sustained and meaningful impact – carefully considering the nominee’s career and how it has influenced a significant number of students. Your nomination should offer a well-rounded portrait of the individual’s professional journey, including key milestones, achievements, and the qualities that make them a standout figure in the field. Be sure to clearly articulate why you believe they are deserving of this prestigious recognition.

Please note: There will be no shortlist announced for this award, and finalist nominees will not be contacted for additional information. It is therefore essential that your nomination includes all relevant details and supporting materials from the outset. You are encouraged to include links to video, audio, publications, or any other documentation that helps illustrate the nominee’s impact and excellence in music education. A thorough and thoughtful submission will ensure that the judges can appreciate the nominee’s contribution and legacy.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

Self-nominations (or nominations by close family members) are not permitted for this award.

This award honours an individual music teacher or performer who has had a hugely inspirational impact on students of any age, in their music-making.

The judging panel will seek evidence that the nominee has made a genuine and substantial impact on the lives of students through their teaching, regardless of whether this is in a school or non-school setting.

Nominees may be university lecturers, conservatoire or music school instructors, classroom music teachers, private tutors, workshop leaders, music therapists, or anyone else making a meaningful impact through music education. If they inspire, guide, and transform lives through their teaching, we want to hear about them.

In your nomination statement, please provide a detailed explanation of why you believe the nominated educator deserves this award. It is essential to include clear examples that illustrate the profound influence they have had on their students. These examples should showcase how their teaching has positively transformed the lives of students, both academically and personally.

If your nomination is shortlisted, further supporting statements may be requested from the nominees before the final judging takes place. This additional information will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the impact and effectiveness of the teacher's educational practice.

Please ensure that you provide us with an up-to-date and accurate email address for the nominee. It is important that we have the correct contact information for gathering further details from the nominee during the evaluation process.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026 

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award celebrates an outstanding educational resource, for drama teachers and learners. To be eligible, the resource must have been released on or after 1 September 2025.

If applicable, please also share details about websites and pricing structures.

If the resource is selected as a finalist in this category, we may request hard copies, digital copies, or physical access to evaluate the product. This can be obtained through retail outlets if necessary.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award celebrates an outstanding initiative that has made a measurable impact on drama provision for students of all ages. It is open to any project conducted within educational, charitable or commercial settings, regardless of its duration. The initiative can be new or ongoing, as long as it took place on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges are eager to see evidence of how the initiative has directly benefited a significant number of students or has the potential to do so in the future.

In your nomination statements, please provide detailed information and explain why you believe the initiative is ‘Outstanding’. Feel free to include supporting materials such as YouTube links, mp3 files, or photos to enhance your nomination.

If applicable, please also provide relevant website information and pricing structures.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award recognises an outstanding educational print resource that significantly enhances music education. The print resource must have been published on or after 1 September 2025.

In this category, eligible resources include:

        - Books

        - Sheet-music

        - Syllabus support material

When submitting your nomination, please provide comprehensive details about the resource, explaining why you believe it is ‘Outstanding’. You are encouraged to include supporting materials such as links to YouTube clips, photos and user-testimonials that illustrate the resource's value and impact.

If applicable, please also provide details of the pricing structure.

When submitting your nomination, please provide comprehensive details about the resource, explaining why you believe it is ‘Outstanding’. You are encouraged to include supporting materials such as links to YouTube clips, photos and user-testimonials that illustrate the resource's value and impact.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award celebrates an outstanding educational resource that significantly enhances music education. To be eligible, the resource must have been released on or after 1 September 2025.

This category covers a wide range of resources, including websites, software, hardware and other physical products (except print).

When submitting your nomination statements, please provide detailed information about the resource and explain why you believe it is ‘Outstanding’. Feel free to include supporting materials such as YouTube links, mp3 files, or photos to strengthen your nomination.

If applicable, please also share details about websites and pricing structures. If the resource is selected as a finalist, we may request copies or access through retail outlets to evaluate the product. This can be obtained through retail outlets if necessary.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award celebrates an outstanding initiative that has significantly improved music provision for students of all ages. It is open to any project carried out within educational, charitable or commercial settings, regardless of its duration and music genre focus. The initiative must have taken place on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges are eager to see evidence of how the initiative has directly benefited a significant number of students or has the potential to do so in the future. In your nomination statements, please provide detailed information and explain why you believe the initiative is ‘Outstanding’.

Feel free to include supporting materials such as YouTube links, mp3 files or photos to enhance your nomination.

If applicable, please also provide relevant website information and pricing structures.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This prestigious award recognises an exemplary drama department that consistently goes above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence in drama in schools.

The judges will look for evidence of exceptional provision, and that staff in the department go out of their way to ensure that a significant proportion of students benefit from access to drama and theatre opportunities in and out of school, allowing for financial and time constraints.

In your nomination statement, please explain in detail how the department is worthy of this award, giving clear examples.

If your nominated department is shortlisted, the judging panel may contact it for additional information and supporting statements.

If you are nominating as a parent, student or external associate, the department in question will be contacted for additional details before the final judging takes place.

Please ensure that you provide us with an accurate and up-to-date email address for the department in question. It is important that we have the correct contact information ahead of the evaluation process.

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This prestigious award recognises an exemplary music department that consistently goes above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence in music in schools.

The judges will look for evidence of exceptional provision. They will also consider the efforts made by the department's staff to ensure that a significant proportion of students have access to music and a wide range of musical activities, both within and outside the curriculum.

It is understood that financial and time pressures may exist, but the judges are interested in seeing how the department has overcome these, i.e. what is achieved with the resources available.

When submitting your nomination, please explain clearly why you believe the department is 'Outstanding'. Good examples that showcase the department's exceptional qualities will assist the judges in their evaluation.

If your nomination is shortlisted, the judging panel may request supporting statements from the department.

If you are nominating as a parent, student or external associate, please indicate your relationship to the school. It is essential to provide a correct email address for the department.

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Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award acknowledges and celebrates an outstanding musical theatre provision in a primary or secondary school setting.

The winning school will demonstrate that musical theatre is vital to both the music and drama departments and the ethos of the entire school.

The winning school will demonstrate that musical theatre is vital to both the music and drama departments and the ethos of the entire school. Schools will be judged on rehearsal and performance opportunities provided; the educational value and positive influence on students involved in musical theatre; the creativity and innovation of the leadership team; and whether musical theatre brings the entire school and wider community together.

Applications should show:

• 1) A proven impact on students. The application should highlight the positive impacts of musical theatre on student development and wellbeing; this can include improved confidence, communication skills, teamwork, creativity and academic performance.

• 2) How the school is making the most of the resources and budget available and overcoming barriers within the student body.

• 3) How the wider school community is involved in the musical theatre programme. This may include support from parents, teachers, school staff, and community members in various aspects such as volunteering, attending performances, fundraising, or providing resources (costumes, props etc.).

• 4) Evidence of long-term impact. The school should demonstrate the long-term benefits of the musical theatre programme for students, such as development of transferable skills, or personal growth, self-expression, confidence, and career opportunities in the performing arts.

The judges will consider artistic excellence and outstanding commitment to musical theatre when making their decision. They would like to see evidence that a significant number of students are benefitting from the musical theatre programme, and that the school offers non-performance related opportunities for students within the musical theatre world, such as set building, costumes and props, lighting and sound, direction, or orchestra opportunities.

When submitting your nomination, please provide comprehensive details about how musical theatre impacts the entire school. Feel free to include supporting evidence such as social media activity, testimonials, YouTube clips or any other materials that will provide the judges with a rich understanding of the school’s achievements. By offering substantial supporting information, you enable the judges to gain a comprehensive understanding of the innovative and impactful nature of your musical theatre programme.

Kindly sponsored by:

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

This award honours exceptional projects or resources in the realm of Musical Theatre, whether they have been introduced, improved for accessibility, or aided teaching and learning. These projects or resources should have taken place or been released since 1 September 2025, benefiting participants of all ages.

A nominated project can be run within a charitable, commercial or other relevant setting. It doesn't have to be brand new, but it must have occurred on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges will be looking for evidence of significant benefits for participants, either in the past or anticipated in the future. When submitting your nomination statement, please provide detailed information about the project or resource and explain why it deserves recognition. Feel free to include supporting materials such as links to YouTube clips, mp3 files or photos to strengthen your nomination.

PLEASE NOTE: If your project is based in a school setting, please consider entering the MTI Award for Achievement in Musical Theatre Provision instead, as this is specifically for educational settings.

If nominating a resource, this could include books, websites, software, hardware (instruments, devices, physical products), or syllabuses. The resource should have been released to market or made publicly available since 1 September 2025.

If relevant, please include details about associated websites and pricing structures.

Kindly sponsored by:

Entry deadline: 21 August 2026

UK ENTRIES ONLY

We are proud to have this award sponsored by Rocksteady Music, an organization dedicated to ensuring inclusivity and promoting progressive, child-led music education.

This award acknowledges and celebrates a forward-thinking music education project or programme that aims to challenge conventional practices, eliminate barriers, and make music education accessible to all.

The project or programme may be implemented in any setting, whether charitable or commercial, but it must have taken place on or after 1 September 2025.

The judges will seek evidence of a child-led approach that has had a meaningful and tangible impact on the lives of those involved. Additionally, they are particularly interested in understanding how your progressive approach brings a fresh perspective to music education, as implied by the category name.

When submitting your nomination, please provide comprehensive details about the initiative, emphasising why you believe it should be recognised for this award. Feel free to include supporting evidence such as social media activity, testimonials, YouTube clips or any other materials that will provide the judges with a rich understanding. By offering substantial supporting information, you enable the judges to gain a comprehensive understanding of the innovative and impactful nature of the project or programme.