Last night, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of schools across the region at our MAT Excellence Awards. With more than 440 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with celebration.
Jason Mohammad the acclaimed television and radio presenter guided us through 18 categories including MAT of the year, wellbeing trust of the year, staff development award, CEO of the year and many more.
A huge thank you to everyone who made the event possible: our partners, judges, sponsors, guests, and of course, our shortlisted schools and winners. We can’t wait to see you again next year!
Congratulations to our 2025 winners!
For comments from the judges, check out the winners page.
- Trust executive team of the year : Lion Academy Trust
- SEND award: STEP Academy Trust
- Community trust of the year: Community Schools Trust
- EDI award: Inclusive Multi Academy Trust
- Environmental trust of the year: REAch2 Academy Trust
- Staff development award: Academy Transformation Trust
- CEO of the year: Phillip Hedger, LEO Academy Trust
- Digital innovation award: Castle Phoenix Trust
- CFO of the year: Phil Beecher, Active Learning Trust
- MAT of the year : Chiltern Learning Trust
- Civic partnership of the year: ASSET Education
- Governance professional of the year: Michelle Walshe, Archway Learning Trust
- Transformation and impact award: Ark Schools
- Wellbeing trust of the year: The Pinnacle Learning Trust
- Trust collaboration award: Akshaya Patra UK / Djanogly Learning Trust
- Company of the year: Commando Joe's
- Lifetime achievement award: Sir Steve Lancashire
- Product of the year: Angel Solutions
Get ready for the 2026 awards
Nominations for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 are open - register your interest here! Which categories will you enter?
