🎖️Exams Office Community Awards 2026 🏆
Exams Office Community Awards 2026 – Celebrating the people who support exam officers/managers and teams.
Behind every successful exam season are people who go above and beyond.
We often hear about the challenges in the exams officer world. But this is your chance to share the positive stories. The moments of kindness, understanding, leadership and support that deserve recognition.
We are proud to launch the Exams Office Community Awards 2026, with two special categories:
- Line Manager of the Year 2026
- Invigilator of the Year 2026
👉 Nominate someone today and help us celebrate the people making a difference.
🌟 Exams Office Community Awards 2026 – Line Manager of the Year 2026
Recognising supportive, inspiring leadership within the exams community
We regularly see dedicated Heads of Centre and senior leaders who are committed to strengthening their exams function by enrolling on our
Senior Leaders in Exams Course
Their engagement highlights just how important strong leadership is in creating supportive, effective exam environments and this award is an extension of that commitment to recognising excellence.
Great line managers make all the difference. They create calm in the chaos of exam season, support their exam officer/teams and lead with empathy and trust.
This award celebrates a line manager who:
- Champions their exams officer/team
- Provides outstanding support during high-pressure periods
- Leads with kindness, understanding and professionalism
- Helps others thrive in their role
If you have had a manager who truly made a difference to your work and wellbeing, we want to hear about them.
⭐ Exams Community Awards 2026 – Invigilator of the Year 2026
Celebrating dedication, care and professionalism in exam delivery
Invigilators are at the heart of every exam session. Their calm presence, attention to detail and professionalism ensure students can perform at their best.
This award recognises an invigilator who:
- Demonstrates exceptional professionalism
- Creates a supportive and fair exam environment
- Goes the extra mile for students and staff
- Brings reliability, positivity and care to the role
If you know an invigilator who stands out and deserves recognition, this is your chance to celebrate them.
💬 Why These Awards Matter
The exams officer community is full of dedicated, hardworking professionals but too often, the focus is on what goes wrong.
These awards are about changing that narrative.
We want to:
- Shine a light on positive stories and experiences
- Celebrate the people who make exam delivery possible
- Build a stronger, more supportive community
📣 Get Involved
Know someone who deserves recognition?
✅ Submit your nomination
✅ Share this page with colleagues
✅ Help us highlight the best of the exams community
Together, we can make sure the incredible work happening every day is seen and celebrated.
🗓 Nominations Now Open
Don’t miss your chance to recognise someone who truly deserves it. Nominations close at 4pm on Friday 24th July.
👉 Submit your nominations today
These awards are kindly sponsored by:
Exam Officers and Data Solutions Ltd – A globally recognised training provider in the education sector:
Exams Officer Training | School Data Manager Training | Access Arrangements
Inclusion Compass – A provider of specialist assessment and inclusion support for schools, colleges and training providers.
Exams Guardians – A free online community for exams professionals.
Exams Office Support & Community for Exam Officers
All nominations are reviewed by the Nominations Team made up from a representative of each of the award sponsors. The judging panel will agree upon an overall winner for each award.