NOMINATIONS are flooding in for an new awards scheme set up to celebrate education in the Basingstoke and Deane area.

Last month, the Basingstoke Gazette Education Awards was officially launched, to celebrate and recognise those who play a part in learning across the area.

So far, more than 50 nominations for the awards have been made relating to an array of schools in the borough.

Merv Rees, a full-time consultant surgeon and medical director clinical development at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will be the guest speaker at the event which takes place at The Apollo Hotel on July 13.

Nominations for the awards can be made up until June 1.

To enter, please fill out the online form at https://form.jotformeu.com/80294391678367.

Categories:

  • Nursery/ Primary School Teacher of the Year
  • Secondary School Teacher of the Year
  • College Teacher of the Year
  • Teaching Assistant/ Support Staff Award
  • Leadership Award
  • Volunteer Award
  • Community Involvement Award
  • Innovation Award
  • Special Educational Needs Staff Award
  • Science and Technology, sponsored by Queen Mary’s College
  • Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Basingstoke & Deane Community Leisure Trust
  • Business in Schools Award