Education stars showcased as awards finalists revealed

Stars from across the education sector were in the spotlight as the finalists for this year’s Milton Keynes Education Awards (MKEAs) have been announced.

As news of the multiple finalists was revealed, all winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, taking place on Friday 19th June, 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes.

A host of famous faces, including Eamonn Holmes, Louie Spence and Matthew Burton have previously presented the awards. This year’s host will be Gail Emms MBE, a former badminton World Champion, whose inspirational work encourages young people to stay active and get into sport. Tickets are on sale for the awards ceremony, which will be attended by dignitaries and leaders from across the education and business sectors.

Ben Thomas, awards founder and Managing Director of awards organisers All Things Business, said: “We’re delighted to officially reveal all the fantastic finalists for this year’s  Milton Keynes Education Awards. We are incredibly proud of how these industry-leading awards continue to grow in popularity year on year.

“It is testament to the talent we have in Milton Keynes’s excellent education sector and demonstrates the level of outstanding work, which is helping young lives thrive in the region’s schools and colleges.”

Now in its fourth year, the prestigious awards recognise the wealth of talent in the Milton Keynes education sector, celebrating the achievements of the schools and teachers who provide children across the city with the learning experiences they need.

The MKEAs also celebrates personnel and teams, from headteachers to subject-specialist individuals and teams, and those working with children with individual needs. Brioche Pasquier is headline sponsor of the awards and this year’s charity partner is Willen Hospice.

For more information and to buy tickets to the MKEAs awards ceremony visit https://awards.allthingsbusiness.co.uk/mkea/

MKEA 2026 Finalists

Maths Team/Teacher of the Year – sponsored by Brioche Pasquier

-              Sue Nuttall – Whitehouse Primary School

-              Emily Hoskinson – Romans Field School

-              Emmanuel Amissah – The Bedford College Group

-              Charlie McNeaney – Loughton School

English Team/Teacher of the Year – sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors

-              Rose Sargent – The Bedford College Group

-              English Team – Milton Keynes College Group

-              Claire Campbell – Bushfield School

-              English Team – Elizabeth Woodville School

IT Team/Teacher of the Year – sponsored by dbfb

-              Christian Núñez Fuentes – The Bedford College Group

-              Digital Learning & Resources Team – Milton Keynes College Group

-              Donovan Pillay – Elizabeth Woodville School

-              Fai Wong – Elizabeth Woodville School

STEM Award – sponsored by SHP Group

-              Learning & Development Team – Niftylift

-              STEMx team – Milton Keynes College

-              Steven Minney – The Bedford College Group

-              Ross Hockham – UK Astronomy

Sports Award – sponsored by The Bedford College Group

-              PE Department – Akeley Wood Junior School

-              Football Academy – Milton Keynes College

-              Jade Jones – Bushfield School (viaduct federation)

Wellbeing Award – sponsored by Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation

-              Denbigh School

-              Amara Nelson – Elizabeth Woodville School

-              Haseeb Nadeem – The Open University

Primary School of the Year – sponsored by Dunbar Education

-              Giffard Park Primary School

-              Webber Independent School

-              Bushfield School

Secondary School of the Year – sponsored by Simply Techspace

-              Denbigh School

-              Webber Independent School

SEND School of the Year – sponsored by Northampton Saints Foundation

-              Romans Field School

-              Milton Keynes Christian Foundation

-              Slated Row School

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion – sponsored by GIANT

-              Ashley Spiers – The Bedford College Group

-              Lisa Clark – Giffard Park Primary School

-              Grace Leech – Whitehouse Primary School

-              Natacha Lachowski – Shenley Brook End School

Unsung Hero – sponsored by Niftylift

-              Nicky Tapp – Elizabeth Woodville School

-              Jane Scott – Curly Tails Wellbeing Centre

-              Haseeb Nadeem – The Open University

-              Mark Stott – Denbigh School

-              Nicky Goodyear – Emerson Valley School

Headteacher of the Year – sponsored by FormFive

-              Hilary Marsden – Webber Independent School

-              Andrew McGinnes – Buckingham School

-              Lisa Munro – The Woodlands School

-              Hannah Jones – Elizabeth Woodville School

Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsored by All Things Business

-              Dorrie Mutch – Slated Row School

-              Di Cook – Milton Keynes College Group

-              Marie Andrews – Milton Keynes College Bletchley campus

-              Chris Holmwood – Shenley Brook End School

-              Heather Rowe – Denbigh School