Gateway Qualifications has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards 2026, recognising excellence across the UK qualifications and assessment sector.
Gateway Qualifications was shortlisted for Awarding Organisation of the Year and the Good Governance Award, while its partnership with Holland & Barrett was recognised in the Awarding Organisation and Employer Relationship of the Year category.
The shortlistings recognise a year of growth, innovation and impact for Gateway Qualifications. From supporting more learners to achieve recognised qualifications, to strengthening governance and developing partnerships that create meaningful progression opportunities, the nominations reflect the breadth of the organisation’s work across the education and skills sector.
Particular recognition was given to Gateway Qualifications’ partnership with Holland & Barrett, which has helped create a nationally recognised learning and development pathway for employees across the retailer’s workforce. The collaboration has grown over several years and demonstrates how employers and awarding organisations can work together to support career development, skills growth and workforce capability.
Recognition from across the sector
Announcing this year’s finalists, FAB Chief Executive Rob Nitsch CBE said:
“The finalists demonstrate the expertise, commitment and collaborative spirit that exists across our sector. With over 120 entries, being shortlisted is a very significant achievement. I warmly congratulate every finalist and wish them the very best of luck for the awards in November.”
Rob Nitsch CBE
FAB Chief Executive
Fabienne Bailey, Chief Executive of Gateway Qualifications, said:
“To be recognised in three categories by our peers across the qualifications and assessment sector is a tremendous achievement.
“These shortlistings reflect the impact of our work with learners, centres and employers, the strength of our governance, and the dedication of colleagues across Gateway Qualifications. We are delighted to see our long-standing partnership with Holland & Barrett recognised in particular, and we look forward to celebrating with fellow finalists later this year.”
Fabienne Bailey
Chief Executive, Gateway Qualifications
Awards ceremony
The winners will be announced at the FAB Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards ceremony on 26 November 2026 in Milton Keynes.