Allens Training Awards Program
Introducing the Allens Training Awards – Celebrating Excellence, Innovation and Impact!
At Allens Training, we’re proud to work with a passionate and professional network of Partners and Trainers who go above and beyond every day to deliver high-quality, life-saving training to communities across Australia.
To celebrate and showcase the outstanding contributions being made across our network, we’re proud to continue the Allens Training Awards Program, launched last year to recognise excellence, encourage innovation, and shine a spotlight on the incredible people who make our training network so strong.
What Are the Allens Training Awards?
The Allens Training Awards are a self-nominated recognition program open to all Trainers and Partners in our network. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or a newly approved Partner making waves in your community, there's an award for you.
And the best part? Every nomination helps tell your story—and ours.
Why Enter?
Not only is this a chance to be recognised for your hard work, innovation and impact, but winners will also receive:
Digital award badges to proudly display on your website and social media
Featured blog posts and social media spotlights across our Allens Training platforms
Backlink opportunities to boost your SEO and website traffic
Professional recognition within the training industry
This is your chance to stand out, be seen, and grow your brand visibility while contributing to our shared success.
Ongoing Recognition
We’ll recognise excellence across a range of categories each quarter, culminating in our Annual Recognition Awards, including:
Trainer Spotlight
Outstanding New Partner
Marketing & Brand Presence
Community and Regional Impact
Partner of the Year
Trainer of the Year
...and many more!
All awards are self-nominated, so if you’ve done something you’re proud of—tell us! Big or small, your stories matter and deserve to be shared.
Help Us Celebrate You
We can’t wait to celebrate your wins and share them with the wider world. By entering the Allens Training Awards, you’re not just gaining recognition—you’re contributing to a vibrant, visible, and values-driven training community.
Let’s celebrate what makes our network exceptional.
Start Your Submission
Nominations are now open for the awards!
Submitting is simple:
Choose your award category
Complete a short nomination form
Upload any supporting images or media
Hit submit and we’ll take care of the rest
Stay tuned for announcements each month as we share the stories of those leading the way in training excellence.
Quarterly Awards
These awards recognise sustained impact and strategic contributions.
Nominations Close (Quarterly Awards): 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December
Trainer Spotlight
Celebrate an individual trainer for their outstanding delivery, learner engagement or training setup.
✅Who can nominate: Trainers or Partner organisations
🔍Suggested focus: Excellent feedback, standout session, creative delivery
📎Suggested evidence: Photos, testimonials, session summary
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Training Experience and Innovation
Highlight a new or creative method used to improve learner experience or course outcomes.
✅Who can nominate: Trainers or Partners
🔍Suggested focus: Use of technology, new assessment styles, learner-driven activities
📎Suggested evidence: Screenshots, session feedback, description of innovation
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Diversity & Inclusion in Training
Recognise training initiatives that have made a meaningful impact by reaching underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
✅Who can nominate: Trainers or Partners
🔍Suggested focus: Training delivered to CALD communities, First Nations learners, people with disability, or those in remote/low-access areas
📎Suggested evidence: Photos, testimonials, program summaries, learner feedback
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Marketing & Brand Presence
Show how you’ve integrated the Allens Training brand into your marketing and delivery.
✅Who can nominate: Partners
🔍Suggested focus: Website, uniforms, venue branding, course materials
📎Suggested evidence: Images, screenshots, campaign links
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Outstanding New Partner
For Partners within their first 18 months who are achieving great early results.
✅Who can nominate: New Partners
🔍Suggested focus: First client wins, branding rollout, community engagement
📎Suggested evidence: Feedback, marketing material, website snapshot
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Business Growth Through Training
Demonstrate how your training business has grown using Allens Training resources and support.
✅Who can nominate: Partners
🔍Suggested focus: New markets, expanded scope, increased enrolments
📎Suggested evidence: Statistics, new service offerings, before/after story
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Community & Regional Impact
Recognise Partners delivering consistent, high-quality training in regional or remote areas.
✅Who can nominate: Partners operating outside metro areas
🔍 Suggested focus: Regional outreach, logistics, impact
📎Suggested evidence: Photos, client testimonials, map of serviced areas
📅Frequency: Quarterly
Annual Awards
These are our highest-level recognitions, with year-round visibility and prestige.
Partner of the Year
A holistic award for excellence across delivery, growth, branding, and compliance.
✅Who can nominate: Partners
🔍Suggested focus: Consistent performance across KPIs
📎Suggested evidence: Business achievements, staff excellence, community engagement
📅Frequency: Annual
Trainer of the Year
Recognises an individual trainer who embodies the values and quality of Allens Training.
✅Who can nominate: Trainers or nominated by Partners
🔍Suggested focus: Feedback, innovation, compliance, student outcomes
📎Suggested evidence: Student feedback, stories, delivery reviews
📅Frequency: Annual
Some of our previous award winners
- Top of the Range Training - Partner of the Year
- Alex Lumsden from Imperial First Aid - Trainer of the Year
- A Training - Business Growth Through Training Award
- Central West First Aid Training Specialists - Outstanding New Partner
- Donna's Training - Standout Session Set Up Award
- Queen of Hearts - Branding and Marketing Award
- SALT Training Academy - Local Impact Award
- WJS Training - SEO Hero Award
- Talk Smart Training - Regional Training Champion Award