We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been Highly Commended in the British Training Awards 2026.
The British Training Awards is an annual campaign that sets out to discover and celebrate the teams and individuals who are truly passionate about L&D's role in building a thriving workforce.
This year, a record 423 entries were received from organisations across the UK, and so competition to be recognised was truly exceptional. Organisations taking part ranged from start-up pioneers to tech unicorns, global titans, not-for-profits and everything in between.
Winners and Highly Commended were revealed at a special celebration event in Covent Garden, London, hosted by comedian Lucy Porter. A range of categories were awarded, including ‘Training Initiative of the Year’, ‘Leadership Development Initiative of the Year' and ‘Leader of the Year’.
The British Training Awards 2026 Judges include:
· Paul Buckland-White, Senior Director of Global Learning and Development at Smith+Nephew
· Shannon Drew, Director of Learning and Development at IRIS Software Group
· Kate Large, Director of Learning & Development at Mitie
· Sarah Maclot, Talent & Culture Director, UK & Europe at Doubtless Pet Care Group
· Keith McDougall, Global Director of Learning & Development at Bupa
· Chris McLaughlin, Head of Academies at Booking.com
· Jenny Morgan, Talent & Capability Director at Royal London
· Gemma Paterson, Head of Culture Innovation at Lloyds Banking Group
· Matt Porter, Head of Learning and Development at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK
· Prachi Prasad, Global Head of Leadership & Learning Development at dunnhumby
· Jodie Pritchard, Director of Learning & Development at Barnardo's
· Victoria Shaw, People & Culture at TFE Hotels
· Dr Leanne Simpson, Global Director Training & Technical Documentation at Smiths Detection
· Thomas Stroppel, Head of Learning and Development at Dishoom
· Karen Suddards, Global Learning Manager at Bentley Motors
· Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt, OD Consultant and Director at Metamorphosish
· Michelle Tindale, Director of Academy & Advisory at UKAS
· Danielle Ware, Head of People Development at Busy Bees
· Liggy Webb, Author, Presenter and Consultant
Ian Watson, MD of Framework Training said ''We were delighted to achieve a Highly Commended for L&D Provider of the Year in the British Training Awards. At a time when a lot of training is moving online this recognition tells us we’re doing something right, that humans learn best from humans. Every course we run depends on the people delivering it, and this award reflects the work they put in day in, day out. Our thanks go to them, as well as to the judges, for the hard work they put into making the awards happen.''
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible and the British Training Awards, said: "As we navigate a profound industrial shift, organisations equipping their people with new skills are actively building tomorrow's economy. The British Training Awards celebrate the visionary teams and individuals driving this transformation. Congratulations to all our Winners, Highly Commended and Finalists."
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