News story

Deadline Fast Approaching for The Learning Awards 2012

Coventry, UKLearning NewsLPI (Learning and Performance Institute)

With the deadline for award entries closing next Friday (14th October) The Learning Awards is bracing itself for a rush of deadline day entries

The awards are free to enter and with a simplified entry process, individuals and organisations are being encouraged to enter one of the fourteen categories at this year’s awards. Finalists will secure their place at the prestigious 5-star awards ceremony taking place on 2nd February 2012.

Colin Steed, Chief Executive of the Learning and Performance Institute and Chair of the awards believes the tradition and community feel of the event will ensure the Learning Awards continues its standing as the premier awards event for the L&D sector.

“The Learning Awards has always been a true representation of the learning community. It’s completely inclusive, with the sole aim of championing the outstanding work of individuals and organisations engaged in learning. The event itself has evolved a lot over the past 15 years but it has never lost sight of its purpose.” He said.

The Learning Awards will take place on 2nd February 2012. The gala ceremony will be held at the 5-star Dorchester Hotel on London’s Park Lane; playing host to over 400 learning professionals.

The awards are free to enter and open to any individual or organisation engaged in learning. There are fourteen categories to choose from with the entry deadline being Friday 14th October. The categories are as follows:

Training Company of the Year
Trainer of the Year
Training Department of the Year
Training Department of the Year (Public Sector)
Internal Training Project of the Year
External Training Project of the Year
Learning Technologies Solution of the Year
Staff Development Programme of the Year
Innovation in Learning Services
Instructional Designer of the Year
Training Manager of the Year
Social Media for Learning Programme of the Year
Apprenticeship Programme of the Year
Live Online Facilitator of the Year
The Colin Corder Award - recognising outstanding contribution to learning

Sponsors at this year's awards include Element K, 2e2, Prometric, The Open University, Microsoft Learning, REDTRAY, Toolwire, BCS, QA, OCR and Pearson in Practice.

For further information visit www.thelearningawards.com