Awards

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

Strategically Investing in the Caymanian Workforce for the Future

Strategically Investing in the Caymanian Workforce for the Future

by | 30 Jun 2025 | , , , , , ,

At City & Guilds, we take immense pride in our Fellowship network, a vibrant community of accomplished individuals from across the globe and a wide spectrum of industries. Fellowship is awarded to exceptional leaders and innovators who have made a significant impact in their field or in education. These Fellows play a vital role in our mission, serving as ambassadors and generously sharing their expertise to help shape the future of skills development. Find out more about how you can...

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Foundation & Friends Podcast: How to Build a Leadership Programme That Drives Change with G4S

Foundation & Friends Podcast: How to Build a Leadership Programme That Drives Change with G4S

by | 30 Jun 2025 | , ,

What does it really take to build a values-led, inclusive leadership culture that drives measurable business success?  Stevie Ingram-Palmer, Learning & Development Implementation Manager at G4S—and author, leadership innovator, and proud PRTA award recipient, joins Foundation & Friends, host Natasha Kalinga, together they explore the game-changing Next Level Leadership Programme, a 60-week initiative that’s not only transforming leadership at G4S but also reshaping the way global...

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Foundation & Friends Podcast: Building lasting learning cultures with Dermalogica

Foundation & Friends Podcast: Building lasting learning cultures with Dermalogica

by | 30 May 2025 | ,

What Does Award-Winning Training Look Like Across Different Sectors? Join host Polly Rowe for an in-depth look at what training excellence really looks like across a range of sectors — and why the most successful organisations place skills development at the heart of their strategy. In this episode, Polly is joined by Candice Gardner, Education Manager for Learning and Content at the award-winning Dermalogica UK, and Remi Ogunleye, former Awards Manager and now...

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Inspiring talent: celebrating exceptional tutors and trainers

Inspiring talent: celebrating exceptional tutors and trainers

by | 7 Apr 2025 | , , ,

Here at City & Guilds Foundation we use the power of celebration to recognise and reward excellence, and our most recent award programme which does just that are the Membership Awards. Launched in 2024, the Membership Awards shine a spotlight on the trainers and tutors who have made all the difference in delivering training which goes above and beyond the norm. In the inaugural year, 15 worthy individuals received an Award, and we’re thrilled to now be launching the Awards again for 2025!...

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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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