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Greater Merseyside winners announced
The winners of the Greater Merseyside leg of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North West Learner Awards have been announced at a glittering awards ceremony at Anfield Stadium.
They were presented with a trophy and cheque for £250 by veteran footballer Alan Kennedy. The highly commended finalists received a cheque for £100 and a certificate.
Winners included:
Further Education Award (Vocational)
Sarah Jane Maher, Hugh Baird College
Further Education Award (Academic)
Mark Bradford, Knowsley Community College
Apprentice Employer of the Year AwardSefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Personal Achiever of the Year Award
Emma Mason
Training provider - Michael John of Liverpool
Employer - Utopia Retreat Day Spa
Apprentice of the Year AwardGary Moore
Training provider - Scientiam/Training Options UK Ltd
Employer - Sefton MBC
Advanced Apprentice of the Year AwardLyndsey Anderson
Training provider - General Physics
Employer - Goodman's Solicitors
Guest of honour Alan Kennedy enthralled the assembled finalists with tales of his award-winning football career and European Cup winning experiences, but said the night was all about the apprentices. “This isn’t about me playing football,” he told them. “It’s all about you and what you’ve achieved. This is the start of something good for you, huge congratulations to everyone here tonight. I’ve been honoured to speak in front of such an inspirational crowd of people.”
Helen France, Area Director with LSC Greater Merseyside, also congratulated the finalists and added: “Tonight, the pleasure has been all ours. The stories we’ve heard have been so humbling, and I live in awe of all the nominated learners. Your success doesn’t stop here though – keep on learning. You are our future.”
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