The annual Inspire! Tutor Awards recognise the valuable work of tutors and mentors in supporting lifelong learning across Wales.

The awards celebrate the outstanding effort and commitment made by tutors and mentors to help adult learners pursue their goals, because behind successful adult learners there are inspirational mentors and tutors.

What are we looking for?

We are inviting nominations on behalf of outstanding individuals whose commitment, knowledge and teaching skills have given adults the confidence to engage with learning and transform their lives.

We are looking for exceptional tutors and mentors in their field who give ‘over and above’ what is expected of them.

Nominations should demonstrate achievements in at least two of the following areas:

• Developing the curriculum, creating new resources and materials.
• Overcoming personal circumstances and / or working in challenging circumstances.
• Contributing to widening access and building pathways to learning opportunities.
• Inspiring learners to progress onto other courses or opportunities to learn, or transition into employment.
• Creating new partnerships or pathways into learning.
• Developing innovative ways of supporting, teaching, breaking down barriers, or mentoring learners.

Award categories:

• Higher Education
• Further Education
• Workplace Setting
• Community Education
• Welsh for Adults
• School or other setting

Closing date for entries:
Friday 16 January 2026.

Please send your completed nomination and any supporting information about the tutor to: inspire@learningandwork.wales

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We welcome your engagement and support to share the call for nominations with your colleagues and wider networks. Please help to circulate the link to our flyer with your networks.

Inspire! Tutor Awards flyer