Award Categories

The forms, in ‘PDF’ format, should be downloaded, saved to your computer, printed and completed as required and posted to the named individual at the back of each nomination form.


Awards will be made in the following categories:





Key Skills Learner of the Year Award

  • This award is recognition of achievement by the top individual Key Skills learners throughout Northern Ireland.
  • You may nominate up to three learners from your centre.

Nomination Form & GuidancePDF 233KB




Essential Skills Learner of the Year Award

  • This award is recognition of achievement by the top individual Essential Skills learners throughout Northern Ireland.
  • You may nominate up to three learners from your centre.

Nomination Form & GuidancePDF 233KB




Occupational Studies Learner of the Year Award

  • This award is recognition of achievement by the top individual Occupational Studies learners nominated throughout Northern Ireland.
  • You may nominate one learner for each of the Occupational Studies’ areas offered by your centre.

Occupational Studies Areas

  • Care
  • Construction
  • Design
  • Digital Technology
  • Engineering
  • Hairdressing and Beauty
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality and Catering
  • Media
  • Office Administration
  • Retail
  • Sport, Leisure and Travel
  • Vehicle Studies

Nomination Form & GuidancePDF 233KB





Work-related and Life-long Learning Learner of the Year Award

  • This award is recognition of achievement by the top individual Work-related and Life-long Learning learners throughout Northern Ireland .
  • You may nominate three learners from the Work-related and Life-long Learning qualifications suite offered by your centre in:
    • Creative Crafts
    • Drug Awareness;
    • Employment Skills;
    • Performance Skills; and
    • Working in the Community.

Nomination Form & GuidancePDF 233KB



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More Information
To discuss any aspect of the Celebrating Achievement awards, please e-mail Margaret Huddleston