Cork Learning City wishes to recognise and celebrate examples of lifelong learning across all ages, interests and abilities that demonstrate innovation, endeavor and resilience in the context of the years 2020 and 2021.
Spirit of the Awards:
These awards are not about academic success, but they are a celebration of how lifelong learning enables people to change their lives and how learning has become the vehicle to improvement in life, work and community.
All applications are welcome but special consideration will be given to individual candidates who have overcome significant social, economic or educational barriers to realising their full learning potential.
Monday – 22nd March 2021
- Adult Education: Community Education Award
- Early Years Award
Tuesday – 23rd March 2021
- Primary Level Award
- Active Retired Award
Wednesday – 24th March 2021
- Secondary School Award
- Youth & Community Learning
Thursday – 25th March 2021
- Higher Education Award
- Further Education Award
Friday – 26th March 2021
- Exceptional Endeavour Award
- Adult Education: Workplace Learning Award
Judges will be looking for evidence of sustained commitment to advancing and positively supporting the experience of lifelong learning.
- Entries will be judged by the Adjudication Panel based on the following criteria:Contribution to the culture of Lifelong Learning in Cork Positive impact on the local and wider learning community The use of innovative approaches to encourage and support Lifelong Learning Testimonials from Learners, employers and/or Third parties will be welcomed. Use of inclusive working methods, e.g., reaching out to ensure that those who most need to actually get involved/benefit from inclusion.
