HOW TO ENTER

Inspiration, tips and advice on how to make an awards-winning entry

HOW TO ENTER THE LEARNING AWARDS

  • FREE TO ENTER AND OPEN TO EVERYONE WORKING IN L&D. Entering the awards is completely free. The Learning Awards is open to individuals and organisations globally. Wherever you work internationally, you are eligible to enter the awards.

  • HOW TO ENTER

    • Visit the ENTER page, and choose the categories you want to enter (You can enter more than one category, provided that each submission meets the specified criteria. Please provide 250 word summary and 1000 word submission with 2 pieces of supporting docs. If you’re considering multiple categories, ensure that each entry is uniquely relevant to its category. Submitting identical entries across multiple categories will lead to disqualification).
    • If you were awarded Gold in a category at the Learning Awards 2026, you are not eligible to enter the same category in 2027. However, you are welcome to submit an entry for a different category.
    • We are aware that AI tools may be used to enhance your submission. Please note, all finalists will be invited to a presentation where you will be asked to validate the information within your submission.
    • Once you have chosen the category/categories you wish to enter, click on the “ENTER NOW” button within the category page and complete your submission.
  • SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BEFORE THE DEADLINE.  Every submission received before the deadline will be reviewed by our panel of independent judges, so don’t miss out! The submission deadline is 25th September 2026 at 23:59 GMT.You may edit your entry after submitting, up until the entry deadline.

  • WAIT TO HEAR IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be first notified by email. We will also announce the finalists on social media and press channels on the dates shown.

  • PRESENT TO THE JUDGES. All finalists are required to present to our judging panel on the date specified for their category. Judging presentations are all delivered virtually.

  • ATTEND THE AWARDS CEREMONY. To fully enjoy the Learning Awards experience, you should book your seats at the awards ceremony (DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED) All winners will be announced during the evening and there will be many opportunities to celebrate, promote and share your success. If you cannot attend the ceremony in the UK, don’t let that put you off entering. You can still win!

MORE RESOURCES

Get tips and tricks from the experts and previous winners in these short videos.

ADVICE AND INSPIRATION FROM WINNERS

We asked previous winners – “What advice would you give to anyone thinking of entering the Learning Awards?” (1m 50s)

HOW TO WRITE AN AWARD-WINNING PRESENTATION

Awards expert, Donna O’Toole, gives invaluable tips on designing the perfect presentation in this webinar recording. (52m)

MAKING YOUR ENTRY STAND OUT

Discover the eight common themes that last year’s winners excelled in, offering guidance on what makes a standout entry