The Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards

Mayor of London Inspirational Adult Learner of the Year Award

For a Londoner, aged 19 and over, who has demonstrated inspirational achievement or commitment to learning and progression in life or work.

Mayor of London Learning for Good Work Award

For a Londoner, aged 19 and over, who has achieved exceptional progression into employment or in-work progression because of further education and training, including overcoming barriers or challenges.

Mayor of London Learning for Personal Progression Award

For a Londoner, who has achieved exceptional personal progression as a result of learning. Including learners who have overcome barriers or challenges, or have experienced improvements to their health and wellbeing; confidence; participation in society and/or participation in volunteering.

Mayor of London Distinguished Provider of Adult Education Award

For a college, institute or other adult training organisation demonstrating commitment to Londoners, tutors and the communities in which they serve. This includes providers who are:

• working towards or meet the Mayor’s Good Work Standard
• inclusive and represent the communities they serve or in which they are located
• fulfilling their commitments as Anchor institutions in their communities, including setting out plans to achieve net zero carbon estates by 2030
• delivering industry-relevant provision and outcomes are particularly encouraged to apply.

Mayor of London Inclusive Provider of Adult Education Award

For a college, institute or other adult training organisation demonstrating inclusive teaching environments for their learners beyond those legally required, including those that have provided exceptional support to those requiring additional language and educational support.

Mayor of London Inspirational Tutor in Adult Education Award

For a tutor or practitioner who has gone above and beyond to provide high-quality education or support to Londoners. This award is open to all teaching staff including those working on access or transition programmes that support Londoners progressions into further learning or work.

Mayor of London Inspirational Professional in Adult Education Award

For a member of non-teaching staff at an adult education provider, who has gone above and beyond to provide high-quality education and support to Londoners. This category is open to non-teaching professionals, including (but not limited to) careers advisors, principals, support staff.

Mayor of London Champion Employer for Skills and Progression Award

For an employer who has gone above and beyond to help Londoners get into good work, including employers who have initiated training or development programmes to support employees and/or new entrants into their organisation to acquire skills or support progression.

For employers who invest in early careers engagement, especially if it supports diverse entry routes into work and learning. This can include outreach to schools, work tasters or careers insight initiatives that help Londoners navigate routes into work and learning.

Mayor of London Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award

For an employer who has gone above and beyond to help Londoners get into high-quality apprenticeships and supported them throughout.

Mayor of London Outreach and Engagement of Adults into Learning Award

For outstanding commitment to supporting Londoners into adult learning opportunities, to gain the skills they need for life, work and progression into good work.