LION AWARDS
HANNAH FRANCOMBE Innovator of the Year Sparsholt College Hampshire
Serious operations on both her wrists left Hannah Francombe unable to continue her hobby as an animal handler, but she would not be deterred from her passion of working with animals. A testament to her adaptability and innovation, Hannah pursued her dream by enrolling on an Animal Care – Animal Training for the Audio Visual Industries course. ‘For anyone who wants to do a vocational course, just go for it,’ says Hannah, who is now living her dream, working with animals from giraffes to wolves on box-offi ce hits such as the Harry Potter fi lms.
WYNDHAM SHERYN Lifelong Learner of the Year Burnley College Lancashire
The son of an amateur carpenter, Wyndham Sheryn’s childhood was fi lled with memories of fashioning wood into household furniture after World War II. After retiring from his career teaching music, Wyndham had time to devote to carpentry. Taking a VRQ in Furniture Production, he has inspired tutors and fellow learners with his enthusiasm for restoring pieces of history. Showing it’s never to late to learn, Wyndham restored an 1815 grandfather clock that once belonged to his grandfather – a labour of love that spanned three years.
CATHERINE CLEAVER Creative Craftsperson of the Year Inkberrow Design Centre Worcestershire
Returning to education after 26 years was a daunting prospect for Catherine Cleaver, but with a business that had been hit hard by the recession she knew it was time to make a change. Helping a friend research sewing classes, Catherine stumbled upon the creative techniques qualifi cation. She took to the course immediately and having gained her level 3, has since set herself the challenge of making a wedding dress for a family member. ‘I would love to pass my new-found knowledge onto as many people as possible,’ says Catherine.
LAZYJA LE ROUX International Learner of the Year National Institute for the Deaf South Africa
Lazyja Le Roux had to overcome many barriers to complete her Diploma in Beauty Consultancy. Not only is she deaf, but English is her third language and she had to travel a long distance from her farm to college each day – all while looking after her young child. She was recognised for her outstanding work in managing the business unit for the National Institute for the Deaf Salon during her training. She is the fi rst deaf person in the history of South Africa to receive such a high accolade in the beauty industry.
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KELLY MURPHY People’s Choice Award Michaelston Community College Cardiff
Having completed all three levels of the NVQ in Hairdressing when she was 16, Kelly Murphy accepted the offer to teach at Michaelston Community College on the condition that the courses were City & Guilds accredited. An instant success, the course accepted nearly 90 students in 2010, and Kelly has introduced courses in beauty and barbering. Kelly won this award for making a commitment to her students’ lives that went beyond the course – helping them fi nd jobs by arranging CV writing and interview help with the local enterprise centre.
SIMON HOWE Small Business Learner of the Year North Lancs Training Group Ltd Lancashire
Simon Howe, an assistant at a Medistox warehouse, was initially apprehensive when his employer suggested workplace learning. But having thrown himself 100% into Level 2 and 3 Logistics, Simon earned two promotions, quickly becoming UK Operations Manager. His dedication and strong ideas saw profi ts start to grow and in 2011 Simon’s was the only team in Europe to meet a major company target. ‘To be judged to be of a standard good enough to win this achievement gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment,’ says Simon.
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