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Do you know someone who deserves to win the Learner of the Year award?

This award recognises an exceptional learner for their work, either within their programme of study or in relation to a particular project related to their studies. This may include high performance or achievement rates, innovative ways of presenting work, going the extra mile, conducting voluntary work alongside their studies, or using what they’ve learned during their qualification to create an opportunity for themselves to strengthen their record of achievement.

What should my nomination include?

You can write up to 1,000 words about why you’re nominating this learner for this award. You should consider including the following in your nomination:  

  • Has the learner exceeded expectations in terms of achievements or grades, or made significant progress since starting their qualification? 
  • Has the learner had a wider impact on other learners or the way in which the qualification will be delivered in the future? 
  • Has the learner gone above and beyond to make a difference – either for themselves, their peers, their employers, their place of study or their community? 
  • Has the learner undertaken any additional activities on top of their studies to further support their future? 

Remember to read the terms and conditions before submitting your nomination! 

Learner of the Year

First, we need your details, so we can contact you if your nominee has been shortlisted:

Now, please tell us about your nominee:

(by completing this you’re confirming that the nominee has consented to give their email address so that we can contact them if they are shortlisted)

Before submitting your nomination, you should think about including any or all of the following: Has the learner exceeded expectations in terms of achievements or grades, or made significant progress since starting their qualification? Has the learner had a wider impact on other learners or the way in which the qualification will be delivered in the future? Has the learner gone above and beyond to make a difference – either for themselves, their peers, their employers, their place of study or their community? Has the learner undertaken any additional activities on top of their studies to further support their future?

If you have any queries regarding your nomination, please contact [email protected].

Need inspiration?

Our Learner of the Year 2024: Matthew McGrotty 

Our 2024 Learner of the Year, Matthew McGrotty, is studying the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at North West Regional College. Described as a courteous, thoughtful and motivational classmate, Matthew is a character right at the heart of the travel and tourism provision at his college and has a bright future ahead of him within this industry. 

Read Matthew's Story

Our Learner of the Year 2023: Harry Disney

Harry Disney studied the T Level in Health at Loughborough College. Described as a “hardworking individual who gives his all to everything he does”, Harry has demonstrated his passion for the health sector and helping others to achieve. By volunteering with St John’s Ambulance and working as a First Responder for the Ambulance Service, Harry is making impressive strides towards building a successful career in emergency services.

Read Harry's story

Harry sprung to mind immediately for this award because of the amount of work he does and his dedication. He’s always had a goal in mind, and he’s gone for it!

Kate Storr, T Level Coordinator at Loughborough College