The BRILLIANT Awards

The BRILLIANT Awards shine a light on schools, colleges, and universities that are leading the way in STEAM education and Industry engagement. If you're equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world — we want to celebrate your work.

BRILLIANT invites you to join its mission to empower educators, transform education, and equip students with the skills and mindset needed for a brilliant future. Together, we can revolutionise teaching and learning, nurturing a generation of innovative thinkers and problem solvers.

WHO CAN ENTER?

Entries are welcome from individual educators, leadership teams, departments or cross-institution collaborations - whatever your size or setting! You're eligible if:

• You’re a UK-based school, college or university.

• You’re passionate about transforming education for a brighter future.

• Your work aligns with BRILLIANT’s mission to inspire the next generation of innovators, creatives and leaders.

Entry Criteria

• Entries must relate to work carried out between January 2024 and July 2025.

• You can submit the same project to multiple categories if relevant — it’s easy to duplicate submissions.

• Judging is fair, transparent, and led by an expert panel from education, tech, and industry. Entries will be reviewed independently with optional supporting material considered.

Key Dates

• Final Entry Deadline: 31 July 2025

• Shortlist Announced: 30 September 2025

• Awards Ceremony: 11 November 2025, BRILLIANT Festival Keynote Theatre, Exhibition Centre Liverpool

If you're unsure whether your work qualifies, contact us at martyncollins@brilliantfestival.com — we're happy to advise.