CEREDIGION Adult Learning Partnership held their Inspire! Awards where eight honours were presented to mark the end of Adult Learners’ Week.

The adult learners from across the county, who have overcome challenges and barriers, were recognised for their outstanding achievements.

Haf Shannon Burrill, Max Jenkins, Morgan Owen, Jennifer Lewis, Siani McDowell, Jessica Harvey, Najlaa Jamal, Bashar Mardenli, Latifa Al Najarr, Rakan Al Najarr and Ahmad Sultan were all presented with major awards for learning as part of a prestigious award ceremony held on 22 June at the Arts Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter.

In addition to the learner awards, Alison Bryan of Dysgu Bro was awarded with the Tutor of the Year Award.

Cllr Catherine Hughes, Cabinet member with responsibility for community learning, said: “The Ceredigion Inspire! Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding adult learners in Ceredigion who have shown exceptional passion, commitment and drive for learning, often in the face of difficult circumstances.

“We’re very proud of them all and look forward to hearing of their future developments.”

Corporate lead officer for lifelong learning and culture Elen James said: “It was a pleasure to attend the Ceredigion Inspire! Learner Awards evening in Lampeter and to observe these adults receiving various awards and accreditations."

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