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The cream of further education and skills sector honoured at the STAR Awards 2008
The fifth annual STAR Awards – the Oscars of the further education and skills sector – were held in London on 24 November, with a college chef, a principal and an offender learning head among those honoured. The awards ceremony was hosted by Mike Baker, the BBC broadcaster, and Dr Floella Benjamin OBE, who both commented on the exceptional passion and commitment shown by all the nominees. As well as a trophy and certificate, winners received a cheque for £500 plus up to £1,500 from the STARlight fund for personal and/or professional development. This wonderful evening also celebrated the inauguration of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the sector-owned body set up to support those working in the further education and skills sector.
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Winner case study, Evelyn Shaw, Ruskin College
Ruskin College chef, Evelyn Shaw, won the 2008 STAR Award in the support role category.
Based at Ruskin since 1986, Evelyn is in charge of every aspect of the college’s food, from creating menus and buying supplies to cooking and serving meals. As an adult residential college, Ruskin takes learners returning to education, sometimes from very difficult personal and social circumstances so Evelyn has to cater for a wide variety of needs and tastes. “I serve what I cook so I get feedback first hand; I’m on the front line,” says Evelyn. “That makes this role more challenging than a lot of cooking jobs and certainly keeps you on your toes!”
Evelyn received a special good luck message before the national ceremony from former Ruskin College student, John Prescott, who said: “I’m delighted that Evelyn has been nominated for the support role award. She fully deserves any award, not just for the quality of her food, but for the warmth of her personality. Whether she wins or not, she will always be a star to me.”
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Sparkle Auditions winner
Sparkle Auditions winner, Reynolds Performing Arts, opened the 2008 STAR Awards ceremony with a flamboyant, upbeat and dynamic mixed group Latin dance performance. The students’ quick moves and high energy wowed over 500 guests who attended the sparkling event in London. The piece, Diablo Rojo, was originally choreographed by Amanda Tooms-Peel, one of Reynolds' professional industry specialists. To read more about the Sparkle acts who performed at the event click below.
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2009 LSIS STAR Awards now open
Since the launch of the STAR Awards in 2003, over 11,500 people have been recognised for their commitment, dedication and fresh, innovative and successful approaches to further education and skills. With a wide range of categories for individuals and teams, the STAR Awards cover all aspects of FE provision and are open to those in managerial, teaching and non-teaching roles. To read more about the 2009 categories click below.
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STAR roadshows - would you like us to visit you?
The STAR Awards team is visiting providers nationwide to create a greater awareness of the awards among students and staff. Armed with a stand full of information and goodies the STAR team wants to hear about the unsung heroes in your organisation. If you would like the STAR team to visit your organisation please contact Nicola Roach by clicking here or call 024 7623 6833.
New for 2009
Following huge interest in the 2008 awards from learners, an additional award for the teaching, training and learning practitioner category will be given out this year. There will be a teaching, training and learning practitioner nominated by their peers and a teaching, training and learning practitioner nominated by learners. A separate, shorter nomination form will be available for learners to complete.
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