The NDNA Awards are back for 2027!
We are delighted to announce that the NDNA Awards will be returning for 2027!
Our prestigious ceremony celebrates excellence in the early years sector over the last 12 months. We want to our members to shout loud and proud about their fantastic achievements and spotlight the hard work and dedication that staff demonstrate on a daily basis for our sector.
For this years ceremony, we will be returning to the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, with the glamorous ceremony being held on Friday 9 July 2027.
Details about the NDNA Award categories for 2027, award nominations and parent vote details will be announced in the near future.
Celebrate your nursery and staff, nominate your setting for one of our prestigious awards below.
See our NDNA 2026 winners below
Download the NDNA Awards supplement for 2026 which showcases all of our wonderful winners and finalists in each of our Award categories. A huge congratulations to our winners!
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With thanks to our awards category sponsors for 2027
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NDNA Awards 2027 FAQs
The NDNA awards spotlight and celebrate leading work and outstanding achievements in the early years sector over the last 12 months. This page is kept up-to-date with information about the awards ceremony and currently announces the finalists across all award categories.
The page lists the complete shortlist for all ten award categories, including regional and national Nursery of the Year categories, Network of the Year, Manager of the Year, Practitioner of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and several specialist categories.
The Awards ceremony will be held on Friday 9 July at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
Yes. Tickets for the 2027 Awards ceremony can be bought at: http://votendna.org.uk/ndnaawards2026/en/page/buy-your-tickets
Yes. Visitors can download the NDNA Awards 2026 supplement, which highlights the winners and finalists from the previous year.
The awards is an opportunity to ‘Dress to impress’ – black tie optional.