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 Nominations for the iTEC/VTCT Excellence Awards has now closed. 

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Recognises an exceptional student for their work, either within their programme of study or in relation to a particular project related to their studies. This may include high performance or achievement rates, innovative ways of presenting work, going the extra mile, conducting voluntary work alongside their studies, or using what they’ve learned during their qualification to create an opportunity for themselves to strengthen their record of achievement.

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Student of the Year

The judges are looking for specific examples and supporting evidence that proves claims made in entries. Entries will be scored equally by performance, going the extra mile and learning and development. Below are ways that judges will be looking to score entries however, this list isn’t exhaustive. If you have other ways to prove criteria these will also be considered.

Performance

  • High level of achievement
  • Excellent professionalism and quality of work
  • Exceptional work ethic

Going the extra mile

  • Consistently exceeding expectations
  • Showing exceptional initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities
  • Taking a proactive role in supporting others and contributing to a positive working/learning environment

Learning and development

  • Showing exceptional commitment to personal and professional growth
  • Proactively seeking out learning opportunities
  • Applying new skills and knowledge to improve performance consistently and effectively
  • Regularly and proactively seeking feedback

Recognises training providers with 20 or fewer students - who have gone over and above to help their students. This could include initiatives to support students, introducing programmes or processes to support student outcomes, or increasing additional support to ensure success.

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Small Training Provider of the Year

The judges are looking for specific examples and supporting evidence that proves claims made in entries. Entries will be scored equally by student support, positive impact on the community and/or industry and student attainment. Below are ways that judges will be looking to score entries however, this list isn’t exhaustive. If you have other ways to prove criteria these will also be considered.

Student Support

  • The Training Provider provides comprehensive and innovative student support services
  • Services are effectively tailored for the diverse needs of students

Positive impact on the community and/or industry

  • The Training Provider has demonstrated leadership in community or industry initiatives
  • The Training Provider has made significant contributions to the local community/industry, and has had a sustained and meaningful impact.

Student Attainment

  • The Training Provider has consistently high student attainment or has shown significantly improved student attainment
  • The Training Provider has a range of highly innovative and effective teaching and learning practices

Recognises training providers with more than 20 students, who have gone over and above to help their students. This could include initiatives to support students, introducing programmes or processes to support student outcomes, or increasing additional support to ensure success.

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Large Training Provider of the Year

The judges are looking for specific examples and supporting evidence that proves claims made in entries. Entries will be scored equally by student support, positive impact on the community and/or industry and student attainment. Below are ways that judges will be looking to score entries however, this list isn’t exhaustive. If you have other ways to prove criteria these will also be considered.

Student Support

  • The Training Provider provides comprehensive and innovative student support services
  • Services are effectively tailored for the diverse needs of students

Positive impact on the community and/or industry

  • The Training Provider has demonstrated leadership in community or industry initiatives
  • The Training Provider has made significant contributions to the local community/industry, and has had a sustained and meaningful impact.

Student Attainment

  • The Training Provider has consistently high student attainment or has shown significantly improved student attainment
  • The Training Provider has a range of highly innovative and effective teaching and learning practices

Recognises tutors or educators who have gone over and above to support their students. This could be anything from supporting a student facing difficult circumstances to ensure they can continue with their studies and achieve, helping their students to overcome obstacles to flourish and surpass expectations, or delivering innovative and high-quality teaching that resonates.

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Educator of the Year

The judges are looking for specific examples and supporting evidence that proves claims made in entries. Entries will be scored equally by going the extra mile, impact and learning and development. Below are ways that judges will be looking to score entries however, this list isn’t exhaustive. If you have other ways to prove criteria these will also be considered.

Going the extra mile

  • Consistently exceeds expectations, delivering exceptional performance
  • Demonstrates exceptional initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to keep learners engaged
  • Goes above and beyond to support learners and colleagues to achieve contributing to a positive learning environment
  • Any other relevant examples of "going the extra mile" and all of above is supported by specific examples

Impact

  • Demonstrates evidence of a profound impact on student learning, growth, or achievement that significantly exceeds expectations
  • Implements instructional practices that are innovative, effective, and transformative in promoting student learning and success
  • Demonstrates the ability to implement robust curriculum that prepares students for success in career
  • Demonstrates leadership and advocacy for education that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and works to eliminate systemic barriers to student learning and success

Learning and development

  • Demonstrates evidence of a profound impact on student learning, growth, or achievement that significantly exceeds expectations
  • Implements instructional practices that are innovative, effective, and transformative in promoting student learning and success
  • Demonstrates the ability to implement robust curriculum that prepares students for success in career
  • Demonstrates leadership and advocacy for education that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and works to eliminate systemic barriers to student learning and success

Recognises a school / college that has gone over and above to help their students. This could include initiatives to support students, introducing programmes or processes to support student outcomes, or increasing additional support to ensure success.

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College of the Year

The judges are looking for specific examples and supporting evidence that proves claims made in entries. Entries will be scored equally by student support, positive impact on the community and/or industry and student attainment. Below are ways that judges will be looking to score entries however, this list isn’t exhaustive. If you have other ways to prove criteria these will also be considered.

Student Support

  • The college provides comprehensive and innovative student support services
  • Services are effectively tailored for the diverse needs of students

Positive impact on the community and/or industry

  • The college has demonstrated leadership in community or industry initiatives
  • The college has made significant contributions to the local community/industry, and has had a sustained and meaningful impact.

Student Attainment

  • The college has consistently high student attainment or has shown significantly improved student attainment
  • The college has a range of highly innovative and effective teaching and learning practices