Awards

We make awards to recognise individuals and organisations who have made in their own way a significant contribution toward achieving a society in which deaf people have full access. Nominations are accepted for all the categories.

Joseph Maitland Robinson Award for Outstanding Contribution

Given in the name of our late benefactor, this award recognises a significant contribution toward achieving a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access. The award can acknowledge passion, long-term commitment, or a timely intervention, service provision, teaching, learning, awareness-raising, or campaigning.
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Teacher of the Year

Teachers can make all the difference to a learning experience. This award recognises those who through their drive and enthusiasm, classroom commitment and high-quality teaching have expanded provision, improved access or achieved consistently outstanding results in our qualifications.
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Learner of the Year

Many learners are going the extra mile to break down communication barriers and move us a step closer to a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access. This award recognises the dedication and exceptional commitment of learners studying our qualifications.
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Young Learner of the Year

Every learner is a step closer to a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access. This award recognises the enthusiasm and achievements of young learners, aged 16 years and under, studying our qualifications.
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Centre of the Year

High standards, commitment to quality in teaching and the learning environment, outstanding results, and development of staff, teachers and learners are hallmarks of the outstanding work many centres undertake. This award recognises the centres which achieve excellence in the provision of our qualifications.
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Communication Professional of the Year

This award recognises registered communication professionals who have provided consistent, positive contributions to high-quality language access services.
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Organisational Achievement

This award recognises an organisation in the public, private or voluntary sector which, through leadership or endeavour, has made a significant contribution to achieving a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full access.
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Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for this year's awards. Shortlisted nominees will be announced on 28 July 2010.