Do you know a student who has excelled or overcome a massive personal hurdle to achieve at school?
Or a teacher or other school member of staff who always goes above and beyond to support pupils to ensure they achieve the best they can?
The Lincolnshire Media Golden Apples Education Awards will celebrate the success of our students and teachers from across primary and secondary schools within the county.
The Golden Apples awards, now in its fifth year, is sponsored by Lincolnshire County Council.
Councillor Patricia Bradwell, deputy leader and executive councillor for children's services, said: "These awards are a fitting way to recognise and reward the excellence of our children and young people in the county, not only in the classroom, but in voluntary work in their community, sports activities or making a difference to their environment. Many of them are an important inspiration to others in their schools through their support and leadership."
Debbie Barnes, director of children's services, said: "We have some of the best schools in the country, reflected every year through exam results and other successes - the education awards highlight some exceptional talent from our schools.
It's also an opportunity to celebrate the valuable role of teachers and school staff who do so much to ensure children achieve their potential."
Other sponsors also getting involved include Bishop Grosseteste University who are supporting both the Primary and Secondary School Student of the Year categories and The University of Lincoln is sponsoring the STEM Award which is open to all students aged under 18.
New for this year are three categories to recognise those students who massively overcome challenges in the face of adversity and those members of staff who help them.
These are the Special School Teaching Assistant, Special School Teacher of the Year and Special School Student of the Year.
Nominations are open now and close on May 14.
The finalists will be judged by an independently selected panel and those shortlisted will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at North Kesteven Academy on July 2.
To enter, visit www.lincolnshireelive.co.uk/EducationAwards
The award categories are:
Community Champion award (open to all students under 18)
Looks to recognise pupils who take on extra responsibilities and plays an active part in the school.
Star Award (open to all students under 18)
This award will go to an individual or group of people who rose to meet an exceptional challenge which affected themselves as individuals or their family. The judges will be looking for an individual or group of children who have overcome adversity yet who have still managed to achieve academically. Nominations to be made by students, parents or staff at school/college/academy.
Primary Lincolnshire virtual school achievement award (open to students aged 11 and under)
Through the support of Lincolnshire County Council’s virtual school, this looks to recognise the achievements of pupils who are part of this school who have excelled in their work and in inspiring others.
Secondary Lincolnshire virtual school achievement award (open to students aged between 11 and 18)
Through the support of Lincolnshire County Council’s virtual school, this looks to recognise the achievements of pupils who are part of this school who have excelled in their work and in inspiring others.
Primary Sports person of the Year (open to students aged 11 and under)
Looks to recognise achievement in sport but also leadership, courage, determination and an ability to match effort in sport with effort in the classroom.
Secondary Sports person of the Year (open to students aged between 11 and 18)
Looks to recognise achievement in sport but also leadership, courage, determination and an ability to match effort in sport with effort in the classroom.
Primary Young Author of the Year (open to students aged 11 and under)
Looks to recognise achievement in literature with students demonstrating exciting and compelling ways within their writing. Please provide evidence of their work.
Secondary Young Author of the Year (open to students aged between 11 and 18)
Looks to recognise achievement in literature with students demonstrating exciting and compelling ways within their writing. Please provide evidence of their work.
Primary Young Performer Award (open to students aged 11 and under)
Looks to recognise the achievement of a student who has excelled within the world of performing arts in either drama, music or dance. If possible please provide evidence.
Secondary Young Performer Award (open to students aged between 11 and 18)
Looks to recognise the achievement of a student who has excelled within the world of performing arts in either drama, music or dance. If possible please provide evidence.
STEM Award sponsored by University of Lincoln (open to all students under 18)
To recognise achievements of students working on projects or assignments including coursework in sciences, technologies, engineering and mathematics.
Primary Crafts and Creativity Award (open to students aged 11 and under)
Looks to recognise achievements and enjoyment shown within arts and crafts. If possible please provide evidence.
Secondary Young Artist of the Year (open to students aged between 11 and 18)
Looks to not only recognise achievement in art, but also in leadership, courage, determination and an ability to match effort in arts with effort in the classroom. If possible please provide evidence.
Primary Teaching Assistant of the Year 2018
This award will go to the teaching assistant who raises the aspirations of pupils and helps them reach new heights. They will actively engage with others in supporting pupils’ learning and development, including teachers, parents and other professionals.
Primary Teacher of the year 2018 sponsored by Bishop Grosseteste University
This award will recognise a teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school.
Primary Student of the year 2018 sponsored by Lincolnshire County Council
The student of the year will be selected from all of our category winners and will be chosen by our judges
Secondary Teaching assistant of the year 2018
This award will go to the teaching assistant who raises the aspirations of pupils and helps them reach new heights. They will actively engage with others in supporting pupils’ learning and development, including teachers, parents and other professionals.
Secondary Teacher of the year 2018 sponsored by Bishop Grosseteste University
This award will recognise a teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school.
Secondary Student of the year 2018 sponsored by Lincolnshire County Council
The student of the year will be selected from all of our category winners and will be chosen by our judges.
Special School Teaching Assistant of the Year 2018
This award will go to the teaching assistant who raises the aspirations of pupils and helps them reach new heights. They will actively engage with others in supporting pupils’ learning and development, including teachers, parents and other professionals.
Special School Teacher of the year 2018
This award will recognise a teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school.
Special School Student of the Year 2018
This award is not open for nominations and will be chosen by the judges.
