All categories are free to enter, simply click on a category below to view the criteria and submit your entry.
Please note that the deadline for submissions is before 5pm on Friday 28 February.
The Awards are open for Entries!
This award recognises suppliers delivering high-quality, bespoke fitted furniture solutions that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of educational spaces.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of fitted furniture projects that enhance educational spaces. Emphasise functionality, durability, and designs tailored to learning environments.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight creative design solutions that maximise space usage and address specific educational requirements. Include any unique materials or features.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Submit testimonials or case studies demonstrating how you delivered bespoke solutions that exceeded client expectations.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Ensure a well-organised submission with visuals of your fitted furniture installations, along with measurable project outcomes.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category honours suppliers providing loose furniture solutions that support flexible, innovative, and dynamic educational environments.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of loose furniture projects that cater to diverse educational activities, from classrooms to communal areas.
- Innovation (10 points): Showcase ergonomic, adaptable, or multi-functional furniture designs that enhance learning experiences.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Include client feedback highlighting how your furniture improved user experience or met specific needs.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Present a clear submission with visuals, client feedback, and metrics demonstrating the effectiveness of your furniture solutions.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This award celebrates suppliers creating innovative, safe, and engaging outdoor environments that enhance learning and recreation in education.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Showcase outdoor spaces you’ve designed or supplied for schools, such as play areas, gardens, or sports facilities. Emphasise durability and safety.
- Innovation (10 points): Demonstrate how you’ve incorporated sustainable materials, multi-use designs, or inventive solutions to maximise the usability of outdoor spaces.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Provide examples of collaborative projects and client feedback highlighting the positive impact of your work.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Include visuals of your projects and evidence of their success.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category recognises suppliers ensuring that educational projects meet regulatory requirements while delivering safe and functional environments.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of projects where you ensured compliance with education-specific regulations, such as fire safety, building codes, or accessibility standards.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight proactive or creative approaches you’ve taken to streamline compliance processes or exceed statutory standards.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Submit client testimonials demonstrating your reliability and attention to detail.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Provide clear documentation showcasing your compliance expertise.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This award highlights suppliers making significant contributions to sustainability through eco-friendly practices, materials, and innovations.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Highlight projects demonstrating tangible environmental benefits, such as energy efficiency or waste reduction.
- Innovation (10 points): Showcase cutting-edge sustainability practices or materials used in educational projects.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Include client testimonials or case studies demonstrating the positive impact of your sustainable solutions.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Present a polished submission with measurable sustainability outcomes.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category recognises excellence in the design and delivery of external building elements, including facades, roofing, and cladding for educational facilities.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of successful projects involving roofing, facades, or other external elements of educational buildings.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight new materials, systems, or methods that improve performance or aesthetics.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Provide examples of collaboration with clients to meet project-specific goals.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Submit high-quality visuals and supporting data for your entry.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This award celebrates suppliers delivering high-quality modular or portable building solutions that meet the evolving needs of the education sector.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of portable or modular buildings that address immediate educational needs with high-quality solutions.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight designs incorporating flexibility, sustainability, or rapid deployment.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Submit testimonials emphasising reliability, efficiency, and suitability for purpose.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Provide clear evidence of the impact and success of your projects.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category recognises suppliers who deliver innovative, hygienic, and durable washroom solutions for educational institutions.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of washroom projects designed for educational settings, emphasising hygiene, durability, and aesthetics.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight features such as water-saving technology, anti-vandal materials, or accessibility improvements.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Include examples of projects where your solutions exceeded client expectations.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Submit detailed visuals and performance metrics.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This award celebrates suppliers creating accessible and inclusive environments for all students and staff in education.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Highlight projects promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and equal opportunities in education.
- Innovation (10 points): Demonstrate how you’ve addressed specific challenges with inclusive designs or technologies.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Provide client feedback showing how your solutions made spaces more inclusive.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Emphasise measurable outcomes and inclusivity principles in your entry.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category recognises suppliers providing high-quality, durable, and innovative flooring solutions tailored for educational settings.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of flooring projects that combine durability, safety, and aesthetic appeal.
- Innovation (10 points): Showcase innovative materials or installation techniques tailored to educational needs.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Include testimonials about the performance and maintenance of your flooring solutions.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Provide clear visuals and supporting data.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This award recognises groundbreaking projects or initiatives that have transformed infrastructure to meet modern educational needs.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Showcase projects that have revolutionised educational environments.
- Innovation (10 points): Highlight pioneering designs, technologies, or processes improving education infrastructure.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Share client feedback demonstrating the impact of your innovations.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Provide compelling evidence of your innovation’s success.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626
This category celebrates outstanding interior fit-out projects that create exceptional environments for teaching, learning, and collaboration.
Criteria:
- Quality of Projects Delivered (10 points): Provide examples of interior fit-out projects enhancing functionality and aesthetics in educational settings.
- Innovation (10 points): Showcase creative approaches to maximise space efficiency and meet user needs.
- Client Engagement and Satisfaction (10 points): Include testimonials showing how your fit-out exceeded client expectations.
- Quality of Entry (10 points): Submit detailed visuals and documentation to support your entry.
To sponsor this category:
Email: andyharris@stepconnect2.com
Call: 01892351626