AMCIS IMPACT Award Winners Announced for 2026
The winners of this year’s AMCIS IMPACT Awards, sponsored by Sable International, have been announced at a special ceremony during the AMCIS 2026 Annual Conference.
Representatives of the winning schools in the AMCIS 2026 AMCIS IMPACT Awards, with (far left) AMCIS CEO Oliver Smith and Sable International MD Steve Paxton, and (far right) AMCIS Chair Melanie Burke.
The winners are:
Admissions IMPACT Award – Leighton Park School
“A compelling example of strategic clarity, operational excellence, and measurable impact.”
Branding IMPACT Award – Brighton College Prep Handcross
“A clear and compelling winner in this category. Their approach combined strong originality with confident and well-executed implementation, underpinned by a clear strategic intent to drive both visibility and conversion.”
Communications IMPACT Award – Haberdashers’ Monmouth School
“This school’s action-orientated response to a local crisis was both pragmatic and sensitive, creating positive partnerships and cementing their reputation within the wider community.”
Digital IMPACT Award – The National Mathematics & Science College
“This campaign distinguishes itself as innovative, strategically sound, and vibrant, its thoughtful consideration of the school’s unique student body and the character of its community is particularly compelling and shines through in the execution.”
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion IMPACT Award – Kimbolton School
“This initiative was thoughtfully integrated across internal activity, social media and local media, demonstrating a clear commitment to inclusion in both practice and messaging. The tangible impact on the school community is particularly compelling.”
Small Budget IMPACT Award –West Buckland School
“An exceptionally creative and highly effective initiative. Faced with declining Nursery numbers, the geographical challenges of a rural location, the school developed low-cost, high-impact community play events that prioritised accessibility and authentic engagement.”
Strategic Marketing IMPACT Award – St Mary’s Calne & St Margaret’s Calne
“This strategic campaign delivered a successful alignment of a senior girls’ school and a co-ed prep school. The result is a powerful brand, positive parents, future-proof websites, and a wonderful case study on how to bring together two brands.”
Team of the Year IMPACT Award – Holmewood House School
“This team is truly deserving of the Team of the Year Award, not only for the results they have achieved, but also for the spirit and culture they have built along the way.”
