Celebrating Excellence at the Consilium Awards 2026

 

The evening was a fantastic celebration of the talent and achievements across our Trust. From inspiring award winners to incredible entertainment, it was a memorable occasion that showcased the exceptional people who make Consilium such a special place.

 

A huge thank you to the talented bands from Ellesmere Park High School, who provided fantastic entertainment throughout the evening, and to the Moorside High School Performing Arts Group, who delivered four incredible performances that had the audience captivated. 

They helped make the event a truly memorable celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to every nominee, everyone who was shortlisted, our runners-up and, of course, this year's winners. Simply being nominated is a remarkable achievement and reflects the positive impact each individual and team has made across our schools and central services.

 

 

 

 

 

Award Winners

Staff Excellence
Winner: Zoe Grant – Wyvern Academy
Runner-up: Amy Sargent – Moorside High School

 

 

Student Excellence
Winner: Aiden Waugh – Heworth Grange School
Runner-up: Amy Pallin – Evolve Academy

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Equity
Winner: Nancy Turnbull – Moorside High School
Runner-up: Elle Wright – Thornhill Academy

 

 

 

Student Equity
Winner: Kayleigh Harding – Armthorpe Academy
Runner-up: Erin Kerfoot – Ellesmere Park High School

 

 

Staff Integrity
Winner: Christine Onions – Heworth Grange School
Runner-up: Gadria Baqtai – Ellesmere Park High School

 

 

 

Student Integrity
Winner: Cameron Hall – Washington Academy
Runner-up: Charlie Henderson – Evolve Academy

 

 

 

Central Team Member of the Year
Winner: Gary Laverick
Runner-up: James Hulse

 

 

 

Team of the Year
Winner: Transition Team – Thornhill Academy
Runner-up: The Head of Year Team - Ellesmere Park High School 

 

 

 

Student of the Year
Winner: Zakh Burgess – Washington Academy
Runner-up: Emma Poole – Wyvern Academy

 

 

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A special thank you goes to our valued sponsors. The Consilium Awards are only possible because of their generosity and continued support. Their sponsorship allows us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students and staff with an event worthy of their success. Without their backing, an evening of this scale simply would not be possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year was no exception, and we are incredibly grateful to every organisation that partnered with us to make the Consilium Awards 2026 such a memorable occasion.

 

Our sincere thanks go to:

• Tradewind Recruitment
• Baker Mallett
• Optimus Education
• Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment
• Supporting Education Group
• Zen Educate
• Commando Joe's
• MyNewTerm
• Copy Print Solutions Ltd
• OSI Office & Educational Furniture
• Techminder Limited

 

Thank you for believing in our young people, supporting our staff and helping us recognise the excellence that exists across every one of our schools and central teams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, thank you to everyone who helped organise the event, everyone who attended, and everyone who continues to make a difference across Consilium Academies every day. We are already looking forward to celebrating more inspiring stories and achievements at the Consilium Awards 2027.