Category 05 · Impact in Action Awards 2026
Education & Youth Empowerment
Programmes improving learning, skills, employability and youth opportunity.
Purpose
What this category recognises
Recognises programmes that improve learning outcomes, build skills and widen economic opportunity for young people.
Eligible nominees
- Schools and education providers
- Skills and employability programmes
- Youth-led initiatives
Eligibility rules
- Programme delivered to participants
- Evidence of learning, skills or employment outcomes
- Safeguarding policies in place where working with minors
Examples
- Digital-skills academies
- Vocational training linked to employment
- Youth entrepreneurship programmes
Assessment criteria
How nominations are assessed
01
Impact & outcomes
Evidence of positive change and relevance to category.
02
Innovation
Originality, practicality and effectiveness.
03
Sustainability
Continuity, resilience and long-term value.
04
Inclusion
Reach, accessibility and consideration of underserved groups.
05
Scalability
Potential to expand or be adapted elsewhere.
06
Leadership & governance
Accountability, ethics and quality of execution.
Nominate in this category Deadline: 14 November 2026