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DfES opens nominations for 2006 STAR Awards

The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has announced that nominations for the 2006 STAR Awards are now open.

The STAR Awards were created to recognise the work of outstanding individuals and support teams in the learning and skills sector.

Bill Rammell, minister for lifelong learning, further and higher education said: "The contribution that frontline staff in the learning and skills sector make to our society and the economy is so great, that it is essential we acknowledge this and publicly thank inspirational individuals for their hard work and dedication.

"Recognition is important too as it enables others to share good practice, thereby improving the quality and delivery of education, motivating learners and helping the workforce to compete internationally."

Anyone can nominate a STAR. To be eligible nominees must work in the learning and skills sector, in an organisation, or an institution, which is at least funded partly by the LSC. Nominations for the STAR Awards can come from learners, managers, tutors and trainers and from workplaces all over the country including FE colleges, work-based providers, prisons, adult and community learning centres and UK online centres.

There are seventeen prize categories in 2006, including a new Learner's Choice Award and an award for Outstanding Work with an Employer. The DfES says winners will be chosen by an independent judging panel, and will receive a £2,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate. The winning team will receive a £5,000 cash prize, trophy and certificate.

External link

Nominations can be made online at www.dfes.gov.uk/starawards or by calling the STAR Awards Helpline on 0800 652 0528 and requesting a nomination form. Nominations close at midnight on 21 April 2006.

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