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Headline Sponsor of the FAB 2023 Conference, Exhibition & Awards

23 OCTOBER, 2023 – Advanced Secure Technologies is pleased to announce the finalists for the FAB 2023 Awards. As the headline sponsor, we are committed to supporting the sector in celebrating and recognising the significant contributions of awarding organisations and their employees to UK education and skills.

This year marks the 8th annual FAB Awards, set to take place at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester on 30 November, following the first day of the FAB Conference. These awards underscore the sector’s remarkable achievements, including issuing over 10 million certifications last year.

John McNamara, Interim Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, expressed his excitement: "The FAB 2023 Awards continue to showcase excellence in the awarding and assessment sector. Congratulations to all the finalists for their outstanding achievements."

Awarding Organisation of the year – sponsored by Creatio:

The winner is:

  • English Speaking Board (International) Ltd

Congratulations to all other finalists:

  • Agored Cymru
  • AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
  • Signature

EPAO of the year – sponsored by TestReach:

The winner is:

  • Highfield Qualifications

Congratulations to all other finalists:

  • Chartered Institute of Building
  • ETA (ETC Awards Ltd)
  • NCFE

Individual of the year – sponsored by Gordon Associates:

The winner is:

  • Carole Snape – Gateway Qualifications

Congratulations to all other finalists:

  • Ashley Robertson – NQual Ltd
  • Judith Archer – Agored Cymru
  • Karina Hull – Qualsafe

Qualification of the year – sponsored by Coelrind:

The winner is:

  • Gateway Qualifications: Living and Working in the UK Qualification

Congratulations to all other finalists:

  • IMI: Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • RHS: Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture
  • UAL Awarding Body: Entry Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design

AO/employer relationship of the year – sponsored by Ecctis:

The winner is:

  • AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and the Home Group

Congratulations to all other finalists:

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) & UK Fire and Rescue Service (UK FRS) through the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)
  • Occupational Awards Limited and Travis Perkins Plc
  • Smart Awards and Shift Group

AO/provider relationship of the year – sponsored by Inspera:

The winner is:

  • Gateway Qualifications and Calderdale College

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • Construction EPA Company and Leeds College of Building
  • Professional Assessment Limited and Future Talent Learning
  • The IMI and Autotech Group with RealWear

Apprentice of the year – sponsored by Eintech:

The winner is:

  • Christopher Ademola – NCFE

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • Duriye Gungor – Active IQ
  • Lee Hughes – Smart Awards
  • Pheobe Learoyd – Occupational Awards Limited

Learner of the year – sponsored by Peridot Partners:

The winner is:

  • Emma McNaught – AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • Ibrahim Alwadi – Ascentis
  • Jack Dickey – Prince’s Trust
  • Pearse Doherty – Prince’s Trust

AO of the year for delivering real impact on equity, diversity and inclusion – sponsored by PSI Services:

The winner is:

  • The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • Chartered Management Institute
  • RSL Awards
  • Safety Training Awards (STA)

Innovation of the year – sponsored by Advanced Secure Technologies:

Winner:

  • Safety Training Awards (STA)

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • NQual Ltd
  • The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
  • UK Coaching/1st4sport

Social responsibility initiative of the year – Reed Assessment:

  • Active IQ

Congratulations to all the other finalists:

  • FutureQuals
  • AAT
  • AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group

"We are pleased to support the FAB Awards in recognising the individuals and organisations that drive forward the UK's educational standards," said Kevin Bassett, Managing Director of Advanced Secure Technologies. "These awards honour excellence and highlight the innovative and inclusive approaches within the sector."

The FAB Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of those in the awarding and assessment sector. Advanced Secure Technologies extends its best wishes to all finalists and look forward to celebrating their success at the awards ceremony.

For more information about how we can protect your qualifications and awarding processes from fraud, visit our stand at the FAB 2023: Conference, Exhibition & Awards.

Contact Information: enquiry@advancedsecure.co.uk