This year is the 20th year of our prestigious awards, open to everyone in the early education sector across 26 categories for individuals, organisations and initiatives.
There is an award for everyone, whether you're an early years graduate or apprentice at the start of your career, or a loyal longstanding employee who deserves recognition for your outstanding contribution.
Our awards are judged by our expert panel of judges who between them share many years of experience working in the early years sector and who have been chosen because of their expertise to judge their specific categories.
The awards highlight outstanding practice in the sector and celebrate the achievement and dedication of all those that work with young children in the UK.
The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday 27 September at The Brewery in London.
For more information, criteria for each category, and details of how to enter visit our dedicated Nursery World Awards website.
The closing date is Friday 16 May.
The 26 awards are:
Nursery of the Year
Nursery Group of the Year
Pre-School of the Year
Early Years in School Award
Childminding Business of the Year
Nursery Manager of the Year
Nursery Operations/Area Manager of the Year
Nursery Educator of the Year
Individual Childminder of the Year
Trainer of the Year
Outstanding Contribution
Early Years Apprentice of the Year
Early Childhood Graduate of the Year
Health and Wellbeing Award
Enabling Environments Award
Eco-Friendly Early Years Award
Working with Parents Award
Working with Babies and Twos Award
Business Development Award
Team Development Award
Nursery Food Award
Inclusive Practice Award
Community Support Award
Online and Social Media Award
Professional Book of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
