Outstanding FE Staff recognised in honours list
31st December 2009
157 Group Press Release Thursday 31st of December 2009
For immediate distribution
157 Group Executive Director Lynne Sedgmore has congratulated three outstanding members of staff from 157 member colleges who received Orders of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List.
Claire Wright Personal Assistant to Ioan Morgan Principal of Warwickshire College, Terence Nelson a Security Officer and Farul Miah a Programme Manager both from Leeds College have all been honoured with an MBE in a list that recognises the role that Colleges play in their community.
Sedgmore said:
"I would like to wholeheartedly congratulate those within our membership who were acknowledged by the Government for their contribution to education.'' "These awards pay testament to the remarkable individuals that work across the whole of our colleges. The Orders reflect the passion with which their recipients champion learning for all age groups and acknowledge the significance that further education has for the improvement of society in general."
Frank McLoughlin Chair of the 157 Group added:
"We are delighted that a range of individuals across the FE community have been like top personally congratulate Martin Dunford Chair of the Association of Learning Providers on receiving his OBE ''
''The individuals honoured play a vital role in developing individuals and supporting communities, particularly through troubled times. The 157 Group is encouraged to see so many Principals of FE Colleges large and small honoured in this way.''
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For further information contact Kat Fletcher, 157 Director of Policy & Development on 07966453808 or [email protected]
