Red Lester is proud to announce that we were Highly Commended in the Sustainability and Net Zero Award category at the BESA Awards 2025, hosted last week at the historic Honourable Artillery Company in London.

Organised by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), the annual awards celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across the UK education sector. Being shortlisted in two highly competitive categories — Sustainability and Net Zero and Team of the Year — was an honour in itself. Receiving a Highly Commended award is a true testament to the passion, dedication and purpose that drive the Red Lester team every day.

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Findel, the winners of the Sustainability and Net Zero Award and to the other outstanding finalists in this category, Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. To be recognised alongside such established names is a milestone we are incredibly proud of.

Red Lester’s shortlisting for Team of the Year also reflects our collaborative spirit, commitment to purpose-led recruitment and strong ethical values — all of which underpin the work we do supporting schools both in the UK and abroad.