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http://www.whtimes.co.uk/content/wh...wswhtimes&itemid=WEED10 Aug 2005 11:11:35:613
A SIGN language communicator from Ware and a riding assistant from WGC have been shortlisted for a national award.
The STAR Awards recognise unsung heroes who exceed expectations and make a difference to the lives of learners and colleagues in post-16 education and training
Chris Wood, a sign language communicator at Hertford Regional College in Ware and Geoff Ayton, a Riding for the Disabled helper at Digswell RDA in WGC, were whittled down to a shortlist of just over 150 nominees from 1,585 nominations.
Chris is a communication support worker for the deaf and co-ordinates a team of communicators at the college.
Her colleagues said that over the last 12 years she had helped many deaf people, allowing them freedom and the right to knowledge and enabling them to achieve their ambitions and dreams.
Chris was put forward for the award by Sue Blore, a former student who fulfilled her ambition to become a qualified student because of Chris's help.
And her nomination has been supported by the college principal, colleague Linda Brine and a student's parent June Jenkins.
Geoff Ayton, a Riding for the Disabled assistant, was nominated for an award for his outstanding contribution as a volunteer.
Geoff, 81, joined the Digswell branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association 23 years ago and has been helping out ever since.
He assists the instructors at two sessions each week, helping disabled students from Oaklands College learn to ride and helps out in all weathers.
Geoff said: "If I am lucky enough to win this award and the £2,000 prize I would like to buy a new horse for the Riding for the Disabled centre as we have two horses close to retirement. It is essential for us to have an adequate number of horses available for our riders."
An independent judging panel of sector experts will now choose the winners for 16 categories and announce them at a London awards ceremony on October 11.
Now in its second year, the STAR Awards set out to recognise tutors, trainers, managers and support staff that show real star quality.
Nominations came from learners, managers, tutors and trainers from work places all over the country including FE colleges, work-based providers, prisons, adult and community learning centres and UK online centres.
Bill Rammell, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, said: "To have been selected out of so many nominations is a big achievement. It is important we recognise the dedication of people who may otherwise be unsung heroes.
A SIGN language communicator from Ware and a riding assistant from WGC have been shortlisted for a national award.
The STAR Awards recognise unsung heroes who exceed expectations and make a difference to the lives of learners and colleagues in post-16 education and training
Chris Wood, a sign language communicator at Hertford Regional College in Ware and Geoff Ayton, a Riding for the Disabled helper at Digswell RDA in WGC, were whittled down to a shortlist of just over 150 nominees from 1,585 nominations.
Chris is a communication support worker for the deaf and co-ordinates a team of communicators at the college.
Her colleagues said that over the last 12 years she had helped many deaf people, allowing them freedom and the right to knowledge and enabling them to achieve their ambitions and dreams.
Chris was put forward for the award by Sue Blore, a former student who fulfilled her ambition to become a qualified student because of Chris's help.
And her nomination has been supported by the college principal, colleague Linda Brine and a student's parent June Jenkins.
Geoff Ayton, a Riding for the Disabled assistant, was nominated for an award for his outstanding contribution as a volunteer.
Geoff, 81, joined the Digswell branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association 23 years ago and has been helping out ever since.
He assists the instructors at two sessions each week, helping disabled students from Oaklands College learn to ride and helps out in all weathers.
Geoff said: "If I am lucky enough to win this award and the £2,000 prize I would like to buy a new horse for the Riding for the Disabled centre as we have two horses close to retirement. It is essential for us to have an adequate number of horses available for our riders."
An independent judging panel of sector experts will now choose the winners for 16 categories and announce them at a London awards ceremony on October 11.
Now in its second year, the STAR Awards set out to recognise tutors, trainers, managers and support staff that show real star quality.
Nominations came from learners, managers, tutors and trainers from work places all over the country including FE colleges, work-based providers, prisons, adult and community learning centres and UK online centres.
Bill Rammell, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, said: "To have been selected out of so many nominations is a big achievement. It is important we recognise the dedication of people who may otherwise be unsung heroes.