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Signature Annual Awards. Older articles are archived below.
Celebrations For Regional Teacher of the Year
Oct 16
Deans Community School in Livingston was the scene of recent celebrations as Alan Sanders was rewarded with Signature's regional teacher of the year award for Scotland. He was presented with his award by Signature communications manager for Scotland, Doug Bradley.
Hands That Talk Founder Nominated For Signature Award
Oct 14
The founder of Hands That Talk in Dungiven says she is "honoured" at being nominated for a prestigious award recognising outstanding achievements by people who have made a significant contribution towards a society in which deaf people have full access. Dorothy Hegarty is in the running for a Signature award and The Joseph Maitland Robinson Award for Outstanding Contribution.
England Deaf Rugby Union Shortlisted For National Award
Oct 13
England Deaf Rugby Union has been short listed for the prestigious Signature award for those who have done most to overcome the communication barriers deaf people face in everyday life.
Communication Award For Broadstone School Technician
Oct 13
A school technician from Broadstone has won a regional award for giving up his time to break down deaf communication barriers. British Sign Language student Jon Hickman came first in the regional heat in the Signature Annual Awards scheme, and now progresses to the final of the Learner of the Year award in London on November 12.
Awards Tickets a Sell Out
Oct 06
Tickets for the Signature Annual Award Ceremony, which takes place 12 November 2009 at The Private Rooms, Crowne Plaza Hotel, St James in London, have only been on sale since the end of August and the evening is already a complete sell out.
Sign of the Times
Oct 01
A grandmother who has devoted herself to promoting deaf awareness is in line for a national award. Jane Atkinson, from Horden, East Durham, lost her hearing over a period of three months, 12 years ago.