Nominations
The 2010 Adult Learners’ Week Award Winners have now been announced.
Nominations for the 2011 Awards will be open in October, register here for more information.
“My learning has empowered me and given me the belief that my future is in my hands. I now feel liberated and free from the fear of prison and addiction.”Frank Harris, 2009 Adult Learners' Week Award Winner
“I have gained employment because of the skills I've learnt. Learning also helped me achieve my dreams of helping people and coaching. Without... [it] I wouldn't be the same person that I am now. Learning makes me complete.”Michael Douglas, 2009 Adult Learners' Week Award Winner
Frank and Michael have achieved inspirational results due to the commitment and the passion they have brought to their learning.
Every year, NIACE receives over 1,000 nominations for Adult Learners' Week Awards. The winning ones highlight extraordinary learning journeys, which are well-presented on the nomination form. It is important to take time to complete the form and make a strong, concise and clear nomination.
Nominating is simple and the awards are available for:
In 2010, special awards sponsored by a range of high-profile organisations were also presented (special award categories for 2011 will be announced in October 2010):
- the Digital Participation Award (sponsored by BBC) will recognise learning where the use of new technology has been central;
- the Intergenerational Award (sponsored by MLA) will award intergenerational learning in the Museums, Libraries and Archives sector;
- the Foundation Degree Award (sponsored by fdf) will recognise and celebrate an outstanding adult learner on a foundation degree programme;
- the Power of Reading Award (sponsored by Booktrust) will recognise how the pleasure of reading or writing has inspired or resulted in an outstanding learning journey;
- the Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by the National Open College Network) will recognise outstanding learning on an OCN programme; and
- the Transformation Fund Award will award learners who have received funding from the Government initiative.
Register for information about the Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2011.
