To honour the memory of the late Lord Frank Field, an award will be named after him to mark his legacy and remarkable contribution to education and social justice.
Through a collaboration with the Educate Awards – the largest education awards in the North West – the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) will commemorate its founder, the Rt. Hon. Lord Frank Field, who served as the Member of Parliament for Birkenhead for over 40 years.
The esteemed ‘Community Partnership Award’ will now be known as the ‘Lord Frank Field Community Partnership Award’.
The announcement today [23 April 2025] falls on the first anniversary of Lord Field sadly losing his battle with terminal cancer.
Lord Field spent decades championing policies and initiatives that improved the lives of young people and families. His commitment to tackling poverty, enhancing education, and strengthening community ties aligns perfectly with the ethos of this award.
The ‘Lord Frank Field Community Partnership Award’ will recognise schools, academies, and colleges that have built outstanding partnerships within their local and wider communities.
To be considered, submissions must demonstrate how these collaborations, with local businesses, charities, organisations, and individuals, have positively impacted pupils, parents, and the wider community.
The Frank Field Education Trust, founded in 2018 by Lord Field, is a Multi-Academy Trust based in the North-West and the West Midlands. It was created with the belief that social justice for our communities can be achieved through excellence in education.
Tom Quinn, CEO of the FFET said: “Renaming the Educate Award in Lord Field’s honour is a fitting tribute to his lifelong dedication to social justice and community initiatives. Frank’s commitment to tackling poverty and improving education has transformed countless lives.”
He added: “Within our schools, to celebrate Frank’s legacy, we are launching our own Frank Field Community and Social Justice Awards to recognise our pupils and staff that have gone above and beyond to make a difference in our schools and communities.
Lord Field’s family commented: “The Field family is truly touched by the renaming of the Educate Award in honour of Frank. His lifelong belief in the power of education to change lives and build stronger communities was at the core of everything he worked for. It means so much to us that this award, which recognises the important partnerships that strengthen communities, will continue to carry his name.
“We are incredibly proud that his legacy will live on through the recognition of the hard work and dedication of schools and educators across the North West. It’s a beautiful reflection of everything he worked for.”
Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “Lord Frank Field’s extraordinary dedication to education and social justice has had a profound impact on generations of young people. By renaming this award in his honour, we continue his legacy of strengthening communities and empowering schools to make lasting change.
“His commitment to creating opportunities for all aligns perfectly with the values we celebrate through the Educate Awards, and we look forward to seeing how schools entering this award are driving positive change in their own communities.”