We’re proud of the recognition our events have received. From the AEO Awards to the Exhibition News Indy Awards, our wins reflect consistent growth, strong partnerships and a community that keeps coming back. The awards are gratifying, but what they point to matters more: events that people value, year after year.
Proud to be a multi award winning organiser - prouder still of what it represents
Awarded at the AEO Awards 2026, the company being deemed an "impressive independent organiser with a clear niche, strong leadership and consistent commercial and audience growth and portfolio expansion".
Awarded at the Exhibition News Indy Awards 2025, in recognition of the partnership between Education Estates® and the Department for Education.
STEP CONNECT2 also won the silver award for Significant Contribution to Sector at the Exhibition News Awards 2025.
Awarded at the Exhibition News Indy Awards 2024, in recognition of the key role Education Estates® plays in uniting the community, not only at the main event but throughout the year, via its leaders’ network, focussed one-day conferences, awards ceremonies, on-demand content and ‘in conversation with’ series.
Awarded at the Exhibition News Indy Awards 2022, in recognition of the lasting impact that Education Estates® has on its participants.