Belle Tutaev Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 

Do you know, or work with, an outstanding individual who has, over the years, devoted themselves to making a real difference to young children’s care and learning?

The Early Years Alliance's Belle Tutaev Lifetime Achievement Award gives you a chance to formally acknowledge the incredible support made by one special individual to your service – whether preschool, nursery, childminder, baby and toddler group, or creche.

The winner will receive their award at the Alliance's 2025 annual conference, which is taking place virtually on Thursday 26 June 2025.

To nominate, simply complete an online form at bit.ly/U5Belle2025. Please provide around 600 words, plus any examples, photos or feedback from children or parents, to support your submission.

The closing date for entries is Monday 10 March 2025.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

• Any parent/carer, volunteer or educator who supports or works in an Alliance member early years service is eligible.
• Anyone showing incredible commitment, dedication and expertise in support of others.
  
• A person who has been involved with the sector for a minimum of 10 years.
  
• Trustees, directors, owners, volunteers and other unpaid roles are eligible too.

Families are encouraged to be involved and can provide positive testimonials or personal feedback to support the nomination.

If you have any questions, please email feedback@eyalliance.org.uk.