The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) honoured outstanding achievements in the accountancy education sector at its prestigious Training Provider Awards 2025, which was held on 13 March, in Solihull, England, UK.
Now in its ninth year, the event recognised training provider partners who support more than 65,000 learners annually working towards AAT qualifications.
The evening saw the presentation of ten awards across various categories, recognising the contributions of training providers ranging from small to large, international, and distance learning providers.
Individual excellence was also spotlighted, with awards for students, tutors, and apprentices, alongside a special recognition award.
Liam Wild, an apprentice at Savills, was selected as apprentice of the year. He was recognised for his quick career progression from a 17-year-old apprentice to a lead client accountant.
Faye Hill from Chesterfield College was named Tutor of the Year for her consistent success in helping students achieve “excellent” results.
Premier Training in Lincolnshire was recognised with two awards including the Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year and a Special Recognition Award for long-serving tutor Alan Dawson.
Premier Training was commended for its 100% pass rate for Level 2 assessments and its commitment to expanding social mobility by offering free AAT courses for school pupils and working with homelessness charities.
The award for International Training Provider of the Year went to System & Skills Training Concepts in Malaysia.
The provider trained nearly 300 ethnic Bumiputera students, achieving an 80% pass rate despite language barriers.
The ceremony was followed by the AAT’s Training Provider Conference, where more than 120 delegates gathered to discuss the emerging challenges in the education sector.
The conference focused on adapting to the Department for Education’s changing apprenticeship requirements while maintaining the quality of teaching.
Breakout workshops examined creating inclusive learning environments, digital innovation, and the changing role of accountants in the face of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
AAT executive director of Customer, Partnerships and Innovation Claire Bennison said: “These awards showcase the transformative power of vocational accountancy education.
“The winners demonstrate how dedicated training providers are innovating and supporting student success in remarkable ways with AAT’s qualifications – opening doors to rewarding careers for more people from more backgrounds.”
