Awards of Excellence 2026 - Parents Nomination Portal

The Awards of Excellence are a standout moment in the Bright Horizons calendar. These special evenings bring our colleagues together to acknowledge, honour and engage with our fantastic colleagues across the organisation. Whether a colleague attends to support their local nursery team or to applaud a nominee, it is always an uplifting occasion filled with gratitude, enjoyment, delicious food and plenty of dancing.

These awards celebrate the exceptional commitment, kindness and positive influence of our practitioners, the people who care for and support your children each day. We would now like to invite you to join us in showing your appreciation.

In 2025, more than 3000 parents recognised colleagues for their remarkable contributions. If you know a member of the nursery team who consistently exceeds expectations, please follow the link below to submit a nomination.

We welcome both parents and clients to help us highlight those who make a meaningful difference.

Please take a moment to review the award categories before submitting your nominations. You are welcome to put forward more than one nomination.

Submit your nominations below and take a look at this year’s updated award categories – there’s something for everyone, and you’re welcome to nominate more than one person.