Outstanding Contribution

This award recognises an individual who has made an exceptional and lasting contribution to Conductive Education. We want to celebrate someone whose commitment, dedication and passion have helped to make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people, adults, families or the wider Conductive Education community.

Who will you nominate?

We welcome nominations for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment through their professional practice, leadership, innovation, advocacy, research, education, or contribution to the development and recognition of Conductive Education. We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognise someone whose contribution deserves to be celebrated.

1 This could be a conductor, assistant, professional, researcher, advocate, volunteer or another individual who has made a significant contribution to our field.

We look forward to celebrating the inspiring people who continue to contribute to the development, strength and future of Conductive Education.

Nominations open

📅 17 October 2026

Nominations close

📅 15 January 2027

Shortlist and winner announced

🏆 PCA Conference 2027

Celebrating excellence

Hall of Fame

Honouring the individuals whose outstanding contributions have helped shape and advance our field.

Dr Melanie Brown

2024 Winner

Mel is truly a pioneer in the UK’s Conductive Education world. She was one of the first British teachers to train in Hungary and was instrumental in establishing CE services across the UK. Mel’s role was fundamental in ensuring that conductor training was offered in England, helping to establish continuity and a future for the profession. She was also one of the founding members of the Professional Conductor Association, facilitating the recognition of conductors as professionals And, remarkably, after 45 years, she continues to champion CE with the same commitment and passion. Her contribution to CE in the UK and further afield has been significant, enduring and truly outstanding.

Dr Theresa Kinnersley

2026 Winner

Theresa has been an integral part of the UK CE community for more than two decades, demonstrating outstanding dedication, quiet leadership and a commitment to developing others. She is the first British-trained conductor to achieve a doctorate. Theresa has also made a significant contribution to research and knowledge sharing, most notably through establishing the Conductive College Journal in 2018.

Coming soon

2027 Winner

Make your nomination now!