Recognising the people behind Tech Industry Gold…

Recognising the people behind Tech Industry Gold programmes: techUK President’s Awards 2026 now open

Behind every Tech Industry Gold accredited programme are individuals making a real difference to learners, shaping outcomes, creating opportunity, and strengthening the UK’s digital talent pipeline.

The techUK President’s Awards 2026 are now open for nominations, offering a national platform to recognise those driving meaningful impact through technology, education and digital skills.

As the parent organisation of techskills, techUK’s awards shine a spotlight on the individuals contributing to positive change across the UK’s tech ecosystem, including those working within Tech Industry Gold accredited programmes.Celebrating impact across accredited programmes****Tech Industry Gold recognises specific programmes that are designed in collaboration with employers and aligned to industry needs.

It is these programmes, and the people delivering them, that are helping to bridge the gap between education and employment.

The President’s Awards provide an opportunity to recognise individuals across these programmes who are going above and beyond. For learning providers this is particularly relevant to celebrating those who are:

Improving education and digital skills outcomes
Supporting underrepresented or disadvantaged learners
Driving inclusion and diversity through technology
Creating real-world, industry-relevant learning experiences

This could be a trainer, curriculum lead, programme manager, or any individual making a measurable difference to learner journeys.Why nominate?

Nominating a colleague takes just minutes, but the recognition is significant.

Winners will be announced at thetechUK Annual Dinner on 30 June 2026, in front of650+ senior tech industry leaders and government representatives.

In addition, winners will receive:

Promotion across techUK’s digital channels, including LinkedIn (70,000+ followers)
Opportunities for blogs, speaking engagements and media profiling
National visibility across the UK tech sector

This is an opportunity to not only recognise individual achievement but also showcase the strength and impact of your Tech Industry Gold accredited programme.

Watch highlights from the techUK Annual Dinner (including the President’s Awards): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvt3yqGRceoWho can be nominated?

Eligibility is linked to**Tech Industry Gold accredited programmes. **

If you deliver a programme that holds Tech Industry Gold accreditation, individuals working on or contributing to that programme are eligible to be nominated.Submit your nomination

If someone in your programme is making a real difference, now is the time to recognise them.Submit your nomination via the techUK President’s Awards page, where you can find full details on categories, criteria and the nomination process (maximum 600 words).

Don’t miss the opportunity to put your people, and the impact of your programme, in front of the UK’s tech industry leaders.