NQual Shortlisted at the FAB Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community. NQual has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualifications and Assessment Excellence Awards!

These prestigious awards celebrate the best and brightest in UK awarding and assessment, recognising the dedication, innovation, and impact that organisations bring to education and skills. Now in its 10th year, the FAB Awards shine a spotlight on a sector that collectively issued millions of certifications over the past year—supporting learners, employers, and providers across the country.

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Out of a record number of entries, NQual is incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the following categories:

• End Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME)

• Customer Service Excellence Award

• Rising Star Award – Sophie Grand

• Team of the Year – EPA Team

Being shortlisted is a huge honour, and a powerful recognition of the incredible work our team has done over the past year. Whether it’s delivering first-class EPA services, supporting our customers with empathy and excellence, or fostering the next generation of talent, each of these nominations represents a facet of what we believe in at NQual: quality, collaboration, and constant improvement.

FAB CEO, Rob Nitsch, summed it up perfectly:

“This year we’ve received a record number of entries, but even more encouragingly entries of huge quality… earning a place as a finalist is a significant achievement in itself, and I warmly congratulate all those shortlisted.”

We couldn’t agree more. To be recognised among such a strong and inspiring list of organisations and individuals is a testament to the passion and dedication of our entire team. Special congratulations to Sophie Grand, whose Rising Star nomination speaks volumes about her commitment and impact.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with our peers at the awards ceremony on Thursday 27th November, held in the evening following the first day of the FAB Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes.

We would like to thank all of those that work alongside us and of course a huge thank you to the team who make achievements like this possible. No matter the outcome, being a finalist in four categories is something we’re immensely proud of, and we’ll continue striving to raise the bar in everything we do.

To read the full press release issued by FAB, which gives a full rundown of all the categories and the nominees, please click here.