Nominations are now open for the 19th Annual UK Nuclear Skills Awards, organised and hosted by NSAN and Cogent Skills.
The prestigious annual event celebrates the people, partnerships and organisations helping to build the skills and capability of the UK’s nuclear workforce. Nominations are open to all companies and individuals working across, supporting or partnering with the nuclear industry.
Recognised as one of the sector’s leading celebrations of skills excellence, the UK Nuclear Skills Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional talent. These awards provide a powerful platform to recognise those making a real difference to skills for nuclear and to share their achievements with the wider industry and beyond.
2027 Award Categories
Company Awards
- Provider & Employer Partnership Award
Individual Awards
- Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
- Advanced Apprentice of the Year
- Higher & Degree Apprentice of the Year
- UK Nuclear Apprentice of the Year (selected from the winners of the apprentice categories)
- Graduate of the Year – Business & Commercial
- Graduate of the Year – Science, Technical & Engineering
- Postgraduate of the Year
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year
- People Power Award – celebrating skills in social value
- Nuclear Ambassador of the Year
Winners will be revealed at the UK Nuclear Skills Awards gala dinner, taking place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 11th March 2027. A much-anticipated highlight in the industry calendar, the evening will bring together leaders, stakeholders, innovators and rising stars to celebrate the achievements shaping the future of the UK nuclear sector, including the announcement of the coveted UK Nuclear Apprentice of the Year.
Organisations looking to raise their profile and show their support for the development of nuclear skills can also explore sponsorship opportunities, offering valuable promotional benefits and visibility across the event. Further details are available via the nominations link or by contacting the organisers directly.
Tricia Austin, Managing Director of NSAN, commented:
“The UK Nuclear Skills Awards are a powerful opportunity to celebrate the people, employers and training providers who are helping to build the workforce our sector urgently needs. With the Nuclear Skills Plan setting out the need for 40,000 additional skilled workers by 2030, and a shared ambition to expand apprenticeships, attract new talent and create more inclusive routes into nuclear, recognising excellence in skills has never been more important. These awards shine a light on the commitment and collaboration taking place across the industry, and I would strongly encourage organisations and individuals to put forward nominations and help us celebrate the talent shaping the future of nuclear.”
Justine Fosh, Group CEO of Cogent Skills said:
“Cogent Skills and NSAN are once again delighted to launch nominations for the UK Nuclear Skills Awards, a firm fixture in the nuclear industry’s annual calendar. These fantastic awards showcase the sector’s continued commitment to investing in its skills base, supporting our shared ambition for a diverse and inclusive workforce and celebrating the breadth of talent across nuclear.”
The closing date for all applications is Friday 30th October 2026 at 4pm.
Further information and links to application packs can be found via the nominations link.
For more information, contact:
- Mary Kinsella, Head of Digital Solutions & Communications, NSAN ([email protected])
- Kate Hutchins, Group Events Manager, Cogent Skills ([email protected])
