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CMI Awards of Excellence
Celebrating volunteering excellence amongst the CMI community
Management apprentices are making a positive difference to workplaces all around the world. This award celebrates outstanding apprentices who are committed to developing themselves and making an impact in their organisation. We are looking to recognise apprentices who are learning on the job, showing real-world impact from their learning and fostering innovation in their workplaces.
Process
Best in class
Showcase and celebrate the achievements of your apprentices.
Motivation and Reward
Being nominated for the awards is a huge achievement, celebrating hard work and positive impact.
Judges
Our prestigious judging panel will review and determine who is exemplifying best practice and the highest standards the profession can offer.
Recognition
The CMI Awards are globally recognised, so look great on a person’s CV.
Key Links
Here you’ll find the key pieces of information that you’ll need when submitting your nomination.
Nomination Guidance & Criteria
Rules and Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
To even be considered for this award is a huge honour, and to win it would mean everything to me. I am a passionate advocate of the difference that can be made by effective Third Sector provision, and the learning gained through the apprenticeship has completely changed how I approach the challenges currently faced by so many non-profit organisations. I consider myself so lucky to be in a position where applying my learning can benefit so many people and communities. The CMI apprenticeship has reinforced my desire to continue to learn and develop, and redoubled my commitment to put my energy into making a positive difference in our society.
Will Burchell CMgr FCMI Nottingham Trent University 2023 Apprentice of the Year Award Winner
The Awards process goes through multiple phases to determine our shortlist, longlist and winners. Each stage of the process is supported by our experienced judges against a set criteria.
The CMI Awards receive entries from a diverse range of organisations and individuals across various sectors and fields. To ensure that our judges are able to reflect this diversity, we carefully select individuals who are experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of experience.
Meet the Judges
Timeline
Nominations open
1st July 2025
Nominations close
24th October 2025
Shortlist announced
Early 2026
Winner announced
Spring 2026
