Nominate an inspirational individual or community for the Inspire! Awards
Do you know an inspirational learner whose story of personal growth through lifelong learning deserves to be shared? Or a community project that is breaking down barriers to learning and creating pathways to success?
Learning and Work Institute (L&W) are calling for nominations for the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards.
These awards celebrate the impact of lifelong learning in Wales and showcase the value of investing in life-changing opportunities for all.
Learning and Work Institute are seeking entries for outstanding individuals and community projects that exemplify passion, commitment and drive to improve themselves, their community through lifelong learning.
Share your inspirational stories with Learning and Work Institute for this year’s awards.
There are ten categories that reflect a broad range of learning and skills.
- Skills for Work Award
- Young Adult Learner Award
- Life Change Award
- Essential Skills for Life Award
- Learning for Better Health Award
- Ageing Well Award
- New Welsh Speaker Award
- Shared Futures Award
- Hywel Francis Award for Community Impact
- Learner Voice Award (NEW for 2025)
Don’t miss out on this year’s new category: Learner Voice Award
L&W are pleased to introduce a special award where the winner will be chosen by a Learner Voice panel. They’ll be seeking an individual who has used their learning experience to inspire and drive positive change in adult learning delivery. This award acknowledges individuals who actively contribute to the development of lifelong learning, through the sharing of insights, the identification of areas for improvement, and facilitating access to learning opportunities. The winner could be a national or local advocate who’s active in their community, a mentor, or anyone who uses their learning experiences to spark positive change in adult learning provision. If this sounds like someone you know, nominate them today.
Take a look at last year’s award winner stories which demonstrates the visible benefits of lifelong learning.
The Inspire! Awards will be celebrated as part of Adult Learners’ Week in partnership with Welsh Government and other partners.
Further information about the awards, and links to the guidance and nomination form can be found on Learning and Work Institute’s website.
Closing date for receipt of nominations – Monday 14 April 2025.
If you would like to speak to someone about the awards, you are welcome to email Learning and Work Institute directly: inspire@learningandwork.org.uk.
The Inspire! Adult Learning Awards are coordinated by Learning and Work Institute, in partnership with the Welsh Government.
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