The Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education (FE) colleges.

Within the award scheme there is an international category in partnership with the British Council - the British Council International Award, which showcases international collaboration and cooperation in FE. This year’s award criteria will recognise that initiatives may have been disrupted due to Covid-19 and that successful international engagement may have taken place through digital means.

FE colleges are encouraged to visit the awards website and download the Beacon Prospectus and Awards Guide for more information.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 21 September at 12 noon.