Nominations for NCFE’s Aspiration Awards are now open!

Behind every success, there is aspiration

Our Aspiration Awards are about honouring the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations across the UK.  This year, our awards are extra-special, as we celebrate NCFE’s 175^th anniversary.

_{We believe that there isn’t just one definition of success. Throughout NCFE’s 175 years in this sector, we have seen it in many shapes – from going above and beyond to exceed expectations, overcoming obstacles to achieve the unexpected, or coming up with new and innovative ways of working to help others to achieve.}

_{Whatever success looks like to you, we want your help to recognise those doing exceptional things in education.}

The categories

_{Last year we introduced two new categories to recognise apprentices and centres delivering apprenticeships, as well as support staff who work incredibly hard behind the scenes. This year, we’re excited to run these awards again and we’re introducing another new category to commemorate our 175^th anniversary – the Alumni of the Year award. There will also be subcategories in our Learner of the Year award, offering even more opportunities for recognition and to acknowledge that learning is for everyone at all stages of their lives.}

_{The categories of our 2023 Aspiration Awards are:}

Against All Odds 

_{Recognises a learner who has overcome difficult personal circumstances to achieve success.}

The 175^th anniversary special – Alumni of the Year  

_{Recognises an inspiring previous learner who has progressed and achieved great things since completing their qualification and leaving their centre.}  

Apprentice of the Year 

_{Recognises an exceptional apprentice for their work, either within their apprenticeship workplace or in relation to their classroom-based learning.}

Centre of the Year 

_{Recognises a school/college/training provider that has gone above and beyond to help their learners.}

Learner of the Year 

_{Recognises an exceptional learner for their work, either within their qualification or in relation to a particular project related to their studies. This year we’ll be celebrating an overall Learner of the Year as well as subcategories for:}

• _{Adult Learner of the Year} 
• _{Level 3 Learner of the Year}
• _{T Level Student of the Year}
• _{V Cert Pupil of the Year.}

Support Staff of the Year 

_{Recognises a member of staff working ‘behind-the-scenes’ ‘ who has gone above and beyond to help learners or their colleagues. This award is open to exams officers, teaching assistants, facilities, pastoral or support staff, or any other non-teaching roles within education.}

Teacher/Tutor of the Year 

_{Recognises a teacher or tutor who has gone above and beyond to support their learners.}

Recognise someone going above and beyond in education by nominating them for an award. Visit the NCFE website and submit your nominations: https://www.ncfe.org.uk/technical-education/aspiration-awards/