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Recognising the Skills Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce.

As technology, industries and societies continue to evolve, the Global Future Skills Awards recognise those equipping people with the skills to succeed. We celebrate outstanding leadership, innovation and workforce development that are shaping the future of work.

Skills create opportunity. Recognition creates momentum.
Every breakthrough, every resilient organisation and every successful workforce begins with people who are willing to learn, lead and innovate. By recognising these achievements, the Global Future Skills Awards encourage greater investment in the skills that will shape the future.
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Inspire Progress
Shape the Future
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Jobs expected to be transformed
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Employers plan to prioritise workforce upskilling by 2030

Recognising excellence across the future skills landscape.

The Global Future Skills Awards celebrate the people, organisations and initiatives creating meaningful change. From education and workforce development to innovation and sustainability, we recognise those shaping a more resilient and future-ready world.

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Innovation & Technology

Recognising breakthrough ideas, technologies and initiatives that are transforming industries and improving how people learn, work and solve global challenges.

Education & Learning

Celebrating educators, institutions and programmes equipping people with the knowledge and skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.

Leadership & Workforce Development

Honouring organisations and leaders investing in people, creating inclusive workplaces and building cultures of continuous learning.

Sustainability & Global Impact

Recognising projects and partnerships delivering measurable environmental, social and economic impact through innovation and collaboration.

Explore the award categories.