The award is open to all CIOB-approved centres delivering CIOB vocationally related regulated qualifications across the UK, Channel Islands, and the Republic of Ireland.
Site Construction
- Level 3 Diploma in Construction Site Supervisory Studies
- Level 4 Certificate in Construction Site Management
- Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management
Building Control
- Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards
- Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety for Building Control - Complex Buildings
- Level 6 Certificate in Managing Legislative Compliance in Building Control
- Level 6 Certificate in Managing Public Service Building Control
- Level 6 Certificate in Building Control for Safety at Sports Grounds and other Public Events
Fire and Building Safety
- Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction
- Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management
To enter, candidates must have completed their qualification in 2025 and received a merit grade or above.
Each centre may nominate up to three candidates. Each nomination must be accompanied by a tutor’s supporting statement (300–500 words), highlighting the candidate’s achievements and suitability for the award.
What to include in the tutor statement
The statement should highlight how the candidate has:
- Demonstrated strong understanding of their respective job roles, responsibilities and technical knowledge
- Effectively communicated ideas, information and solutions
- Contributed meaningfully to course discussions, group tasks and/or site-based activities
- Shared their knowledge to support peers
- Added value to the learning or through leadership, collaboration or motivation
Nominate by 30 September 2026 - Email [email protected]
Each candidate must submit a brief personal statement that includes:
- The inspiration behind their interest in the construction industry and the reasons for undertaking their study
- Their motivation for enrolling and any standout achievements during the programme
- How their learning has reinforced their commitment to advancing building safety standards
- Their long-term career goals and aspirations within the industry
A panel appointed by CIOB will review all tutor and personal statements. Judging will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated strengths, alignment with the values of the award and potential to make a meaningful impact within the built environment profession.
The award winner will be notified of their achievement and invited to attend a CIOB graduation ceremony. This special event will be a memorable celebration where they will be formally recognised and presented with their well-deserved prize.
