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The Mayor of London’s Adult Learning Awards 2022

The Mayor of London will be hosting his first London-wide Adult Learning Awards to celebrate adult learning in the capital, recognising the achievements of learners, learning providers, employers and community organisations. 

The Awards are a key part of the Mayor’s commitment to raise awareness of opportunities for adult learning and the benefits it brings, as set out in the Skills Roadmap for London and his mission to help Londoners into good work in London’s key sectors.

Londoners, learning providers and employers are invited to make nominations across the nine award categories by submitting a completed nomination form on these webpages.

Nominations to reflect London’s diversity and we welcome nominations from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

Key Dates:

  • Nominations deadline Sunday 24 July 2022.
  • Winners will be selected by end of August 2022.
  • Winners and their nominators will be notified in September 2022.
  • Nominators of non-winners will be notified in September 2022.
  • Winners will be announced in October 2022.

Awards Categories

Inspirational Adult Learner of the Year

Achieved Inspirational achievement or commitment to learning and progression in life or work.

Learning for Good Work

Recongising exceptional progression into employment or in-work progression as a result of further education and training. Including overcoming barriers or challenges.

Learning for Personal Progression

Achieved exceptional personal progression as a result of learning, including learners who have overcome barriers or challenges, or have experienced improvements to their health and wellbeing; confidence; participation is society and/or participation in volunteering.

Distinguished Provider of Adult Education

For a college, institute or other adult training organisation demonstrating commitment to learners, tutors and the communities in which they serve.

Inclusive Provider of Adult Education

For a college, institute or other adult training organisation demonstrating inclusive teaching environments for their learners beyond those legally required, including those who have provided exceptional support to those requiring additional language support.

Inspirational Tutor or Member of Staff in Adult Education

For a tutor or other member of staff who has demonstrated inspirational commitment to providing high-quality education or support to Londoners, that goes above and beyond normal expectations.

Learning for Good Work Employer of the Year

For an employer who has gone above and beyond to help Londoners get into good work, including employers who have initiated training or development programmes to support employees and/ or new entrants into their organisation to acquire skills or support progression.

Apprenticeship Employer of the Year

For an employer who has gone above and beyond to help Londoners get into high-quality apprenticeship, paid at least the London Living Wage, and supported them throughout.

Outreach and Engagement of Adults into Learning

For an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to helping Londoners to move into learning. Learning providers themselves are not eligible for this award.

Londoners, learning providers and employers are invited to make nominations across the nine award categories by submitting an online nomination form until Sunday 24th July, and winners will be announced at the Adult Learning Awards ceremony on 5 October 2022.

The Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards
Adult Learning Awards nomination form

Winners will be revealed at the Mayor’s Adult Learning Awards ceremony on:

Wednesday 5 October 2022 at City Hall