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Education leaders from across the country gathered in London in June for the MAT Excellence Awards 2026 to celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation and impact across the multi-academy trust sector.
Among the evening’s winners, Best Practice Network and The Gallery Trust were honoured to receive the Trust Collaboration Award. This award recognises the strength and effectiveness of our partnership and the positive outcomes delivered through collaborative working. We are delighted that the award highlights how specialist knowledge and strategic cooperation can create lasting benefits for pupils and staff, drive improvements and ultimately benefit the wider education community.
We would also like to congratulate BeReady and Manor Hall Academy Trust who were highly commended by the judges for their collaborative work and contribution to the sector.
The MAT Excellence Awards, organised by Optimus Education, celebrate excellence across a range of categories including leadership, inclusion, innovation, wellbeing and trust performance, showcasing best practice from multi-academy trusts and education organisations across England.
