Deadline: 10-Jun-22
Nominations are now open for the Learn Local Awards 2022.
The Learn Local Awards are held annually by the Adult, Community, and Further Education (ACFE) Board to celebrate the exceptional efforts and achievements of individuals, programs, and training providers within the Learn Local sector.
Through ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited programs (Learn Local courses), the Learn Local sector provides opportunities for adults across Victoria to engage in adult community education and develop the core skills they need for study, work, and life. Core skills include literacy, numeracy, English language, employability and digital skills.
Award Categories
- For learners
- The Ro Allen Award – Learn Local pre-accredited Learner (Skills for study and life)
- Victorian Learn Local pre-accredited Learner (Skills for work) Award
- For trainers and leaders
- Victorian Learn Local pre-accredited Trainer Award
- Victorian Learn Local Leadership Award
- For Learn Local programs
- Victorian Learn Local pre-accredited Program Award (For small providers)
- Victorian Learn Local pre-accredited Program Award (For large providers)
- Victorian Learn Local Innovation Award
- Victorian Learn Local Partnership Award
Benefits
- This year there are eight general awards with a total prize pool of up to $84,000.
- Individual winners receive $5,000 each, Learn Local program winners receive $10,000 each, and remaining finalists in all categories are awarded $1,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominations for the Learn Local Awards are welcomed by anyone who knows an individual or organization that has contributed to the Learn Local sector. You can also nominate yourself or your organization.
- Organizations and individuals can nominate up to two candidates for each award category. Note that nominating more than one candidate from the same organization for the same award category means they will be competing against each other.
- All nominees including previous winners and finalists must meet eligibility requirements for the relevant award category and agree to the Conditions of Entry.
Why nominate?
- The Learn Local Awards are the state’s highest prize for the adult community education sector and every year it receives high-quality nominations from many applicants.
- While being nominated as a finalist and named a winner is a great honor, there are many benefits for you to nominate for an award. Writing a nomination is a great opportunity to think about your journey to get to adult education and how much you have learned. It is a fantastic way for you to congratulate yourself on what you have achieved and to develop ideas of which direction you would like to go in your learning and career journey.
For more information, visit https://www.vic.gov.au/learn-local-awards