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Awards open for deaf communicators - News - Bourne Local
The hunt is on for the UK's best communicators as Durham-based deaf communication charity Signature launches its fourth annual awards.
Regional nominations for the 2012 Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates those who are making a positive contribution to the lives of the deaf community, are now open.
Forming part of Signature's celebrations to mark its 30-year anniversary, the 2012 Signature Annual Awards, which will be held later this year, is searching for the brightest stars in deaf communications.
Signature is looking to uncover the inspirational stories behind the UK's teachers and learners who are helping to break down the barriers to communication that deaf and deafblind people face on a daily basis.
Alongside honouring the talents of the country's regional Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year, Signature is also looking for the individuals and organisations worthy of its national awards, including Community Spirit, Communication Professional of the Year and the prestigious Joseph Maitland Robinson Award for Outstanding Contribution.
Jim Edwards, chief executive of Signature, the leading provider of accredited sign language qualifications, said: "Since the launch of the Signature Annual Awards in 2009, we have uncovered so many truly inspirational individuals and organisations that have shown a real passion for creating a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access.
"Given the fantastic work that has been carried out across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past 12 months in improving deaf awareness, I am certain there is still a wealth of talent waiting to be discovered.
"The 2012 awards will be an extra special event for Signature as we celebrate our 30th year, so as well as honouring the outstanding work of today, we will also be commemorating the progress of deaf communications over the past three decades."
Nominations for the regional Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year awards can be submitted at Home - 2012 Signature Annual Awards until May 2. Shortlisted nominees will be announced on May 16, with the regional winners being unveiled on June 13. Each regional winner will then progress to the national final later this year when the UK's Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year will be chosen.
The hunt is on for the UK's best communicators as Durham-based deaf communication charity Signature launches its fourth annual awards.
Regional nominations for the 2012 Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates those who are making a positive contribution to the lives of the deaf community, are now open.
Forming part of Signature's celebrations to mark its 30-year anniversary, the 2012 Signature Annual Awards, which will be held later this year, is searching for the brightest stars in deaf communications.
Signature is looking to uncover the inspirational stories behind the UK's teachers and learners who are helping to break down the barriers to communication that deaf and deafblind people face on a daily basis.
Alongside honouring the talents of the country's regional Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year, Signature is also looking for the individuals and organisations worthy of its national awards, including Community Spirit, Communication Professional of the Year and the prestigious Joseph Maitland Robinson Award for Outstanding Contribution.
Jim Edwards, chief executive of Signature, the leading provider of accredited sign language qualifications, said: "Since the launch of the Signature Annual Awards in 2009, we have uncovered so many truly inspirational individuals and organisations that have shown a real passion for creating a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access.
"Given the fantastic work that has been carried out across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past 12 months in improving deaf awareness, I am certain there is still a wealth of talent waiting to be discovered.
"The 2012 awards will be an extra special event for Signature as we celebrate our 30th year, so as well as honouring the outstanding work of today, we will also be commemorating the progress of deaf communications over the past three decades."
Nominations for the regional Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year awards can be submitted at Home - 2012 Signature Annual Awards until May 2. Shortlisted nominees will be announced on May 16, with the regional winners being unveiled on June 13. Each regional winner will then progress to the national final later this year when the UK's Teacher of the Year and Learner of the Year will be chosen.