Awards

The latest stories in this category from the City & Guilds Foundation and our networks.

Celebrating women leaders and the power of accelerating action this International Women’s Day

Celebrating women leaders and the power of accelerating action this International Women’s Day

by | 8 Mar 2025 | , ,

To celebrate International Women’s Day I am delighted to share with you this conversation I had with three powerhouse female leaders who I get the pleasure of working with in my day job! I am joined in this podcast with Kirstie Donnelly MBE, our City & Guilds Chief Executive; Fenella Tallon, Chief Assessor for our Princess Royal Training Awards and; Faiza Khan MBE, our Executive Director for Corporate Affairs and Foundation. In the conversation my lovely guests explored with me why it’s...

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Foundation & Friends Podcast: Breaking Barriers – Stories from Women in Leadership

Foundation & Friends Podcast: Breaking Barriers – Stories from Women in Leadership

by | 8 Mar 2025 | , ,

Ever wondered what it really takes to climb the career ladder as a woman? Or how to navigate the challenges of imposter syndrome? Join host Polly Rowe for a special International Women’s Day episode of Foundation and Friends, as she sits down with three remarkable female leaders from the Princess Royal Training Awards.

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Celebrating talent, recognising excellence in skills

Celebrating talent, recognising excellence in skills

by | 5 Mar 2025 | , , , , ,

On Monday 3 March, City & Guilds was pleased to be at the annual Livery Company Prize ceremony which took place at Mansion House in London. The event celebrated excellence in skills development and recognised individuals who are on the path of honing their skills, as well as those dedicated to training and tutoring them. The ceremony is always a poignant reminder of City & Guilds' rich heritage, established nearly 150 years ago by the City and the great craft Guilds. The support from...

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Foundation & Friends Podcast: Celebrating a Decade of Transformative Training Excellence with Legal & General

Foundation & Friends Podcast: Celebrating a Decade of Transformative Training Excellence with Legal & General

by | 24 Feb 2025 | , ,

Welcome to the second episode of the brand-new season of Foundation and Friends! This time, we dive into the world of learning and development with a special guest, Peter Coats, Group Protection Academy Manager at Legal & General. Hosted by Fenella Tallon, Chief Assessor for the Princess Royal Training Awards, this episode explores the transformative impact of exceptional training initiatives and what it takes to achieve award-winning L&D success. Peter shares his journey into the...

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Celebrating our 2024 Fellows of the City & Guilds of London Institute

Celebrating our 2024 Fellows of the City & Guilds of London Institute

by | 22 Jan 2025 | , , , , ,

We are delighted to have recently awarded Fellowship of the City & Guilds of London Institute to five new Fellows who are making exceptional contributions to industry, education and craft. Becoming a Fellow is a prestigious honour; the highest that can be conferred by the City and Guilds of London Institute. Founded in 1878 and established as part of the City & Guilds Foundation, the Fellowship is a mark of excellence, celebrating those who have demonstrated remarkable professional and...

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Foundation & Friends Podcast: Exploring Innovative Training Solutions with HX Expeditions

Foundation & Friends Podcast: Exploring Innovative Training Solutions with HX Expeditions

by | 13 Jan 2025 | , ,

In this episode, we dive into the world of HX Expeditions and their award-winning training programme for expedition guides working in polar bear territories. Jim Mayer, Expedition Team Training Manager, shares insights into how their training has evolved to ensure safety in extreme conditions, and how this unique approach led to their recognition with the prestigious award. Key highlights from the conversation include: Real-life training, real results: Jim discusses the importance of hands-on,...

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Royal recognition for employers who invest in training and development in the UK and Ireland

Royal recognition for employers who invest in training and development in the UK and Ireland

by | 22 Nov 2024 | , ,

On Thursday 21 November, 52 recipients from the UK and Ireland were recognised by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal through the Princess Royal Training Awards held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. Over the past nine years, The Princess Royal Training Awards, delivered by the City & Guilds Foundation, have recognised and celebrated organisations that deliver exceptional and impactful learning and development programmes.

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Membership Awards Class of 2024: Championing Impact, Recognising Talent

Membership Awards Class of 2024: Championing Impact, Recognising Talent

by | 11 Nov 2024 | ,

City & Guilds is proud to announce the first recipients of the Membership Awards, a programme designed to celebrate and recognise exceptional tutors and trainers who are making a significant impact on individuals and organisations. City & Guilds is committed to helping people get into jobs, progress in their careers, and move on to new opportunities. These awards highlight the vital role of tutors and trainers in achieving this goal. By recognising and rewarding outstanding...

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Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2024 receive royal recognition for tremendous training and incredible impact

Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2024 receive royal recognition for tremendous training and incredible impact

by | 15 Aug 2024 | ,

City & Guilds has today announced the 52 training programmes that will be recognised by the 2024 Princess Royal Training Awards. Now in its ninth year, The Princess Royal Training Awards continue to recognise organisations who demonstrate exceptional commitment to learning and development, and is now established as a prestigious and sought-after accolade in this field. With skills training increasingly cited as a key to improving productivity challenges within the economy, creating learning programmes to develop new and existing workforce talent is now more important than ever.

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