The CDN College Awards are now open for entries! Celebrating the talent, dedication, and achievements of colleges, staff, and learners, the Awards provide a platform to showcase excellence, innovation, and impact across Scotland’s college sector.
Marking their 27th anniversary, the Awards highlight the difference colleges make to learners, communities, and Scotland’s economy – showcasing the vital role they play in shaping a brighter future.
Key Dates: Entry deadline is Wednesday 24 June 2026, with the Awards ceremony on Thursday 3 December 2026 at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow. Amy Irons returns as MC for the evening.
Following sector feedback, the 2026 categories have been refreshed to make them clearer and more impactful. The Thriving Together Award combines Inclusive College and Health & Wellbeing into one category, the Learning and Teaching Award (formerly Skills Development) now includes additional factors, the Showcasing Colleges Award now incorporates Marketing & Communications, and a new Student-Led Initiative Award celebrates outstanding student-led projects demonstrating leadership, creativity, and impact.
The full list of 2026 award categories includes: Changemakers Award, Community Impact Award, Digital Learning Award, Employability in Action Award, Learning and Teaching Award, Lecturer of the Year Award, Professional Services Colleague of the Year Award, Research and Innovation Award, Showcasing Colleges Award, Student of the Year Award, Student-Led Initiative Award (NEW), Sustainability Action Award, and Thriving Together Award.
View the prospectus and submit your entry here
We look forward to celebrating your achievements – good luck to all entrants!
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