5th Annual THAT Staff Awards
10th July 2026 at the Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone, Kent
On 10 July, colleagues from across The Howard Academy Trust came together at the Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition and, of course, plenty of dancing!
The Staff Awards are an opportunity to recognise the incredible dedication, passion and impact of our colleagues, and this year's event was a wonderful reminder of the difference our people make every single day. A huge thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support, and a special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Tel Group, whose partnership helped make this fantastic evening possible. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support.
Thank you also to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a memorable occasion. Here's to celebrating our Trust Stars and the achievements that make our Trust so special.
Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up at the THAT Staff Awards 2026! 🌟
We would like to congratulate them all on their well-deserved achievements, and would also like to take this moment to thank our sponsors, who helped pay for every aspect of the evening.
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Primary Teacher of the Year(Sponsored by: Kent Teach) Winner: Hannah Hand - Deanwood Primary School --- Runner Up: |
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Primary Support Staff of the Year(Sponsored by: Medway United) Winner: Annette Brown - The Rowans AP Academy --- Runner Up: |
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Central Team Staff Member of the Year(Sponsored by: EduFin) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Secondary Teacher of the Year(Sponsored by: all in one) Winner: --- Runners Up: |
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Secondary Support Staff of the Year(Sponsored by: inco Contracts) Winner: --- Runners Up: |
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Team of the Year(Sponsored by: Bates Office) Winner: --- Runners Up: |
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Professional Growth Award(Sponsored by: MEMS Power Generation) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Unsung Hero Award(Sponsored By: Grade One) Winner: --- Runner Up: Chris Ridley - Miers Court Primary School |
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Wellbeing Award(Sponsored by: Kent Counselling for Schools) Winner: --- Runner Up: Allison Bradley - Miers Court Primary School |
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Rising Star(Sponsored by: IMP) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Apprentice of the Year Award(Sponsored by: Taylor Wimpey) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Governors of the Year(Sponsored by: School Pro TLC) Winners: Gladys Enti - The Abbey School and Pamela Conibeer - The Rowans AP Academy |
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Trust Impact Award(Sponsored by: SchoolHire) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Lifetime Achievement(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: |
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Outstanding Outcomes(Sponsored by: True North - Group Travel Specialists) Winner: --- Runner Up: |
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Special Recognition Award - Inclusive Practice(Sponsored by: LGfL) Winner: Nicola Caselton - Temple Mill Primary School |
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Special Recognition Awards - Exceptional Personal Development and Wellbeing(Sponsored by: access) Winner: The Howard School - Personal Development Team |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Nicola Willson - Temple Mill Primary School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Jacqueline Lucas - The Abbey School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Lindsay Fordyce - Miers Court Primary School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Jane Wright - Deanwood Primary School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Jamie Lever - Hurstmere School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Simon Green - The Howard School |
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Special Recognition Awards - The Difference Inclusive Leadership Programme(Sponsored by: Medhurst) Winner: Matt Gates - Thames View Primary School |
With thanks to our Title Sponsor
Tel Group has specialised in education technology since 2005, supporting over 1,200 schools and MATs with cost-effective, reliable, and future-proof solutions.
As a strategic partner, we ensure systems are integrated, scalable, and aligned with DfE and KCSIE standards. Our centralised IT approach delivers trust-wide consistency, improving efficiency, strengthening performance, and simplifying new school onboarding, while achieving long-term cost savings.
With thanks to our Gold Sponsors
With thanks to our Silver Sponsors
With thanks to our Bronze Sponsor
With thanks to our Award and Other Sponsors
