The judges will be looking for the bank which has best supported the sector, in both lending and transactional services.

The judges will be looking for the investor which has demonstrated the ability to transact across different jurisdictions, building a portfolio of best-in-class education investments.

The judges will be looking for the investor which has been involved in significant and successful deals in the UK education sector over the last 12-18 months.

This award is open to companies which specialise in development and investment in the full range of educational property. The judges will be looking for the property investor which has been involved in significant and successful deals in the last 12-18 months.

The judges will be looking for providers which deliver best-in-class digital solutions that practically enhance and support the educational needs of their target audience.

Judges are looking for the higher education institution which has successfully navigated the political and economic environment over the last 12-18 months, demonstrating the ability to modernise and yet maintain exemplary standards.

An award for the Multi Academy Trust which has exemplified collaboration, resource sharing, and mutual support to demonstrably enhance the educational provision and outcomes for students.

The judges will be looking for the nursery group which has grown both financially and in their provision of early years education, set against a back drop of changing working patterns and economic pressures.

Judges are looking for the institution which can best demonstrate the ability to work with both international students and higher education institutions to demonstrably improve outcomes when transitioning to a UK education.

Judges are looking for the independent school operator which has demonstrated a preparedness for unprecedented challenges the sector is facing, while continuing to demonstrate the benefits and value of a private school education.

Judges are looking for a school/ university/ professional-level private tutoring provider which has demonstrated measurable and impactful educational experiences to a growing range of consumers.

Judges are looking for the training provider which can best demonstrate the growth and adaptability to support the needs of the workforce, in a time of exponential change driven by the impact of technological, economic and political upheaval.

Judges are looking for the education operator which has demonstrated a competitive advantage that has in turn driven exceptional financial success.

Judges are looking for the education operator which can demonstrate tangible initiatives in their environmental, social and governance practices, together with a realisable social benefit.

Judges are looking for the education operator which can demonstrate a material impact on both the reputation and number of students overseas who have been supported by a UK-based curriculum.

Judges are looking for a new education provider which has made a big impact in the UK education sector over the last 12-18 months.

Judges are looking for the educational provider or organisation which has made a tangible contribution to supporting students with special educational needs over the last 12-18 months.

An award for the education leader who has made a lasting and tangible impact on the education sector over the last 12-18 months.