Careers Wales have announced the employers shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 Valued Partner Awards. A total of 38 organisations have been shortlisted in eight categories for providing outstanding careers support to pupils in schools.
These awards celebrate employers who have worked with Careers Wales to deliver impactful and engaging careers experiences to pupils in Wales over the last twelve months.
By working closely with schools, these organisations help young people make links between what they learn in school and the world of work and understand more about the opportunities open to them.
Nikki Lawrence, chief executive at Careers Wales, said: “We are thrilled to reveal the fantastic employers shortlisted for the Valued Partner Awards this year.
“These awards enable us to recognise the vital role employer engagement plays in inspiring pupils, broadening their horizons and connecting them with the different career pathways that are available to them.
“On behalf of myself and everyone at Careers Wales, we look forward to welcoming all shortlisted organisations to the Senedd on 28 January and wish them the best of luck.”
The full list of categories and finalists are:
- Airbus
- Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
- Castell Howell
- Hafren Dyfrdwy
- Morgan Sindall Group
- Atlas Copco
- EE
- HWM Global
- KHS
- TWI Ltd Wales
- A.N Richards Ltd
- Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water
- Kier
- The St Davids Hotel & Spa
- Walters
- Dewis Architecture
- Canolfan Bwyd Cymru / Food Centre Wales
- Caffi Y Cwt Potiau / The Potting Shed Café
- Chris Hooper – Bwrdeistref Sirol Torfaen / Torfaen County Borough Council
- Conor Lynn – Berry Smith Lawyers
- Emma Harrison – Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
- Joanne Daniels – Vishay
- Mali Mathias – Barclays
- Cambrian Village Trust
- Fix Auto Aberdare
- M&L Mechanical & Electrical Services
- Newport Norse
- Premier Forecourts and Construction
- A.N Richards Ltd
- Bute Energy
- Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe / Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Gofalwn Cymru / WeCare Wales
- KHS
- Bute Energy
- Morlais
- Tai Calon
- Wales & West Utilities
- Willmott Dixon
The winners will be announced live at the in-person awards ceremony on 28 January 2026 at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
