Nominations Form 2026 Survey

Started in 1999 by the Design and Technology Association Trustees the D&T Association Excellence Awards gives professional recognition to individuals for their contribution to design and technology.

Please note that neither nominators nor nominees have to be members of the D&T Association. The D&T Association trustees and executive consider the nominations and select the award winners based on the information provided on the nomination form and subsequent references.

All fields must be completed. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered.

Please provide detailed information and supporting evidence that relate to the category criteria. For a full list of the categories and criteria please click here.

Deadline for submission Monday 8th June 2026

1.Name of nominee(Required.)

2.Phase of education (if applicable)

Primary

Secondary

FE

HE

3.Is this an industry nomination?(Required.)

Yes

No

4.Address(Required.)

Nominee job title

Nominee school/company name

Address

City/Town

Post Code

Nominee work email address

Nominee work telephone

Nominee personal email address

Nominee personal telephone

Nominator details

Neither nominators or nominees have to be members of the D&T Association

5.Address(Required.)

Name of person making the nomination

Nominator email address

Nominator telephone

Referee details

Educational category nomination, please supply Headteacher details. In the case of an industry nomination please provide appropriate referee.

6.Address(Required.)

Name of referee

Referee email address

Referee telephone

7.Please tick this box to confirm that you have understood that this data will be used in accordance with the Design and Technology Association Privacy Policy.(Required.)

I understand and confirm the use of this data

9.Please outline why this person is suited for this category of award, listing their unique skills, outstanding achievements and contributions to design and technology.

There is a 2000 character limit on this comment box. Please submit word documents via email that clearly state the person you are nominating and the category.

Your nomination will only be judged on the information and supporting evidence provided. Any prior knowledge of the candidate will not be considered. Please provide as much supporting information as possible e.g. photos, articles, student work, testimonials etc. All supporting information must be emailed to awards@designtechnology.org.uk(Required.)

Please note that this supporting information will be collated, edited and used within the awards promotional literature, so please supply as much relevant detail as possible.

Thank you for submitting your nomination.