Student Achievement Awards 2026-27
We invite COBIS schools to nominate up to three students for a Student Achievement Award this academic year.
The awards are open to all COBIS schools, including Applicant Schools. Students in Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 are eligible for nomination.
The awards recognise outstanding individual achievements and meaningful contributions to school or community life. They celebrate students who demonstrate not only academic success, but also character, resilience and a commitment to making a positive difference.
Nominations will open in January 2027.
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Reasons for Nomination
Students may be nominated for a wide range of achievements, including:
- Exceptional academic achievement
- Outstanding effort and perseverance
- Leadership and initiative
- Commitment to a charitable cause
- Dedication to environmental sustainability
- Significant contribution to school life
- Positive impact within the wider community
- Compassion, kindness or inclusion
- Resilience in the face of challenge
Schools are also welcome to nominate students for other accomplishments not listed above.
Awards
All nominated students will receive a digital certificate in recognition of their achievements.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Junior Duke, a charitable donation will also be made on behalf of each nominated student to Cool Earth, supporting rainforest protection and local communities.
A list of award recipients will be published on our website in April 2027.
How to Nominate Your Students
Nominations will open in January 2027 and close at midday (BST) on Wednesday 14 April 2027.
- Nominations must be submitted by school staff using the online form available on this page
- You will be asked to include a supporting reference (maximum 100 words) outlining the reason for nomination
- Each school may nominate up to three students
- Additional nominations will not be accepted
Celebrating 2025–26 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all students recognised in the previous academic year. Participation in the awards continues to grow, with 173 schools nominating students and 459 students receiving awards reflecting the strength and diversity of student achievement across the COBIS network.
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With Thanks to Our Sponsor
We are delighted that Junior Duke continues to sponsor the COBIS Student Achievement Awards for 2026–27. Junior Duke shares COBIS’ commitment to developing young people who are not only successful learners, but also resilient, compassionate, creative and responsible global citizens.
The Junior Duke is the World’s Leading Life Skills Award for children aged 3–13. Designed by a primary teacher to nurture independence, confidence, resilience and wellbeing. The Award's ten age-appropriate levels encourage young people to step outside their comfort zones and try new things. Through challenges in areas such as organisation, problem-solving, creativity and leadership, children develop essential skills for life beyond the classroom. The Junior Duke can either be done in paper workbooks or online and inspires curiosity, responsibility and self-belief, while fostering positive habits that last a lifetime. Trusted by schools and families worldwide, it helps children grow into capable, resilient individuals ready to embrace struggles, solve problems and thrive in life.
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