We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted trusts and companies for the MAT Excellence Awards 2025. With an incredible response this year, 72 trusts and 21 companies have made the shortlist.
Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and celebrate the dedication, achievements, and impact of their trust or company. Whether or not you made the shortlist, your dedication and achievements are truly valued and appreciated.
How the shortlist is chosen
Each submission was carefully reviewed by our expert judging panels, who assessed entries based on criteria such as impact, innovation, and the quality of supporting evidence. (To find out more about the nomination and judging process, check out the submission guidelines and meet our judges for 2025.)
Our most popular categories this year, with shortlists of 10 trusts each (and many more submissions), were:
- MAT of the year
- SEND award
- Staff development award
What's next?
Over the coming months, our judges will undertake the difficult task of selecting the winners. Best of luck to all shortlisted trusts and companies. We also extend our thanks to our judges for their time and expertise.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the awards ceremony, stay tuned for more details coming soon.
