The NDNA Awards 2024 are now open for entries!

The NDNA Awards 2024 now launched! Submit your nominations before 31 January 2024.

Browse our 2024 award categories

NEW! Excellence in Additional Needs Award

Settings excelling in meeting the needs of children with additional needs
Visit awards website

NEW! Learning Through Play: Outstanding Baby Room Practitioner Award

For outstanding baby room practitioners.
Visit awards website

Nursery of the Year Award

NDNA’s prestigious award for ultimate recognition.
Visit awards website

Practitioner of the Year Award

Recognising the dedication of early years practitioners.
Visit awards website

Community Support/Charity Fundraising Award

This award looks at your settings’ role within the wider community.
Visit awards website

Manager of the Year Award

Recognising the excellence of managers in early years.
Sponsored by Citation.
Visit awards website

Apprentice of the Year Award

Tell us why you think an apprentice in your setting is outstanding.
Visit awards website

Nursery Training and Development Award

Rewarding nurseries’ commitment to setting and staff development.
Visit awards website

Outstanding Contribution Award

An individual that has significantly contributed to making a visible difference.
Visit awards website

Network of the Year Award

Celebrating the success and hard work of NDNA’s networks.
Visit awards website

Download your voting poster

Encourage parents and carers of your setting to vote for you in any of the parent-voting awards.

With thanks to our headline sponsors…

Hope

Hope is the home of everything you need for your early years setting. From role play and small world, to outdoor, furniture and maths, we’ve got you covered. Plus with endless inspiration and ideas to bring learning to life, gold star customer service and outstanding value, Hope really is all you need.

Find out more

With thanks to our awards category sponsors

Citation

Employment law and health and safety for nurseries
Find out more