First Time Attendee Award

AfPP release several first time attendee places for AfPP Annual National Conference each year. This is a great opportunity to attend AfPP’s flagship event for free if you’ve never been before.

Purpose of Award

• This award is to assist AfPP members by funding attendance at the AfPP’s Annual National Conference. It is great opportunity to learn, network and socialise in a relaxed and informal environment.
• Members are encouraged to take learning back to their own working environment and share best practice within the rest of the team.

Criteria for Application

• Applicants must be a current AfPP paying member with at least 12 months membership
• Applicants must never have attended the AfPP Annual National Conference
• The award will cover delegate fees only; no assistance will be given for travel
• Those who receive the First Time Attendee Award may be contacted by the marketing team about your experience for possible publication in AfPP communications.

Awards monies will be paid to members in good faith, however, if a member should leave the Association in less than one year of receiving their award, they will be liable to refund the funds in full.

Application Deadline

• Monday 8th June 2026.

Terms & Conditions

• The ticket/s are not transferable.
• AfPP must be informed if the ticket is no longer required.
• If the applicant cancels their AfPP membership before the date of the conference, the ticket will be withdrawn. 
• Current AfPP board members, are excluded from applying for awards or bursaries. This ensures that the award process remains unbiased and transparent.

If you’re thinking about applying and would like to discuss your application before submission or have any questions about how the terms and conditions apply to you, please email awards@afpp.org.uk or call our head office on 01423 881300.