STAR Nomination for York College tutor

York College Skills for Life Workplace Development tutor, Julie Ainsworth, has been short-listed for a 2009 LSIS STAR Award for her outstanding contribution to learning and skills.

Funded by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the STAR Awards celebrate and reward the unsung heroes who work in the further education and skills sector. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of people who have truly made a difference to those around them with their commitment, and their ability to help learners achieve and exceed their learning goals.

The short list comprises over 100 nominees and is representative of the diversity of the further education sector. Nominees are from a wide range of organisations and represent all levels of experience and expertise. Julie is one of ten shortlisted nominees in the Skills for Life category.

Dr David Collins, chief executive of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service said: “The people short-listed for the 2009 LSIS STAR Awards will have the national spotlight shining on them. They are providing the skills that our learners need to help them achieve their full potential and drive our economic success. They should, rightly, feel valued to have been identified as ‘STARs’.”

Nominated by Sue Christie, says Julie Ainsworth: “I am delighted and very flattered to be nominated for this STAR Award. I belong to a very hardworking team and I feel humbled to be singled out in this way. Win or not, just to be nominated is a real honour.”

Julie has already attended a regional celebration event for the short-listed nominees at the City Hall in Leeds. The overall category winners will be announced at a glittering national awards ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London on Thursday 26 November.

Press Release: 16/10/09