The winners of the 2024 National nmt Nursery Awards have been announced.

Now in its 22^nd year, the annual competition is organised by Education Property publisher, Nexus Media Group.

And this year there were 30 trophies up for grabs, with the winners announced at a ceremony in London on 30 November hosted by former Boyzone member, Keith Duffy.

The winners are:

 

The NMT Fellowship Award for Outstanding Service

Winner: Marg Randles (Busy Bees Nurseries)

Nursery Training & Development (Sponsored by Partou)

Winner: London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)

 

Individual Nursery of the Year (Sponsored by Kids Inc Nurseries)

Winner: The Old Rectory Nursery

 

Nursery Indoor Learning Environment of the Year (Sponsored by YPO)

Winner: Partou Storytimes

 

Nursery Room Leader of the Year (Sponsored by McQueens Dairies)

Winner: Bo Forster, RAFA Kidz Cranwell

 

Community Nursery of the Year (Sponsored by Tinies)

Winner: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries – High Wycombe

 

Nursery Manager of the Year (Groups) (Sponsored by Millhouse)

Winner: Ashley Webb, Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Droitwich

 

Nursery Manager of the Year (Small Groups and Independents) (Sponsored by Millhouse)

Winner: Kirsty Bennison, The Little Learners Montessori Cricklewood

 

Nursery Business Development (Sponsored by Evolve Within Recruitment)

Winner: kinderzimmer UK

 

Nursery Operations/Area Manager of the Year (Sponsored by The Old Station Nursery)

Winner: Sherralyn Egan, Bright Horizons

 

Nursery Chef of the Year (Sponsored by Connect2Care)

Winner: Pete Ttofis, Tops Day Nurseries

 

The SENCo Award

Winner: Gemma Williamson, Roots Federation

 

Nursery Outdoor Learning Environment of the Year (Sponsored by Hope)

Winner: Bardykes Farm Nursery School

 

Parent Engagement (Sponsored by Famly)

Winner: Kindred Nurseries

 

Nursery Nurse/Childcare Practitioner Award (Sponsored by Partou)

Winner: Emma Deas, Elmscot Woodlands Day Nursery

 

Nursery Personality of the Year (Sponsored by Grandir UK)

Winner: Dave Sinclair, MiChild Group

 

Technology Product of the Year (Sponsored by RAFA Kidz)

Winner: Famly

 

Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year (Sponsored by Realise)

Winner: Grandir UK

 

Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Kids Planet)

Winner: Daisy Searle, Little Adventures Nurseries

 

Nursery Team of the Year (Sponsored by Hope)

Winner: Montessori Minds

 

Nursery Group (Small) (Sponsored by Dot 2 Dot Nursery Insurance)

Winner: Muddy Boots Nurseries York

 

Nursery Group (Medium) (Sponsored by Community Playthings)

Winner: Storal

 

Nursery Group (Large) (Sponsored by Christie & Co)

Winner: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

 

New Nursery of the Year (Sponsored by Impact Futures)

Winner: Precious Times Day Nursery

 

Supplier of the Year – Training & Learning (Sponsored by Bright Stars)

Winner: Realise Learning & Employment

 

Supplier of the Year – Equipment & Services (Sponsored by Bright Stars)

Winner: Cosy Direct

 

Deputy Nursery Manager of the Year (Sponsored by CC Nurseries Group)

Winner: Charlotte Spencer, Nursery On The Green, Family First Nurseries

 

Newcomer of the Year (Sponsored by Family First)

Winner: Laura Rushby, Rand Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School, Farm Day Nurseries

 

Outstanding Contribution of an Individual (Sponsored by Busy Bees)

Winner: Neil Leitch (Early Years Alliance)

 

Lifetime Achievement (Sponsored by iStep Learning)

Winner: Sarah Steel (The Old Station Nursery Group)