Adult learners have been celebrated for their achievements and personal growth at a special awards ceremony.
Thirteen learners were recognised at an event hosted by the Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service, held at The Learning Centre in Westridge, Ryde.
The awards highlighted achievements in functional skills, technology, personal development and family learning, with many recipients overcoming significant personal barriers to succeed.
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The Laura Groves Award for Community and Family Involvement, named in honour of the late Downside Middle School teacher, was presented to Sharon Groves of Blackberry Lane Preschool and Nursery. She was nominated by manager Debbie Gibson.
Mark Andre, site manager at St Helens Primary School, was highly commended in the same category.
Carl Wake, headteacher, said: "Mark goes above and beyond in every sense of the word – he truly deserves this recognition."
To find out more about Adult Community Learning opportunities on the Island, visit iow.gov.uk/ACLcourses or email acl@iow.gov.uk.
Other winners included Waltraud Girle, recognised for Learning Through Functional Skills, and Rodney Archer, who received the Learning Through Technology award for sharing his new skills with the community in Chale.
Felicity Munoz won the Learning for Work award after completing a course with Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Centre and securing employment as a midday supervisor.
Volunteer Norman Spence received the Special Achievement award for his support of functional skills learners and development of exam support software.
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