Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education and the Manchester College were both awarded two Association of Colleges Beacon Awards at 2020‘s virtual ceremony today. The awards are in their 25th year. 

In a video to college leaders and staff at the start of the virtual ceremony, education secretary Gavin Williamson offered his congratulations to the winners and said that he was proud to champion colleges, FE and skills for the whole country.

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The winners in full 

British Council Award: Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

The Careers and Enterprise Company Award for innovation in careers and enterprise: The Manchester College 

Edge Award for excellence in the practical delivery of technical and professional learning: Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

Pears #iwill award for social action and student engagement: EKC Group 

NOCN Group mental health and wellbeing award: Barnsley College

Jisc Award for effective use of digital technology in further education: The Manchester College 

City and Guilds Award for college engagement with employers: Fareham College 

RCU support for students award: Preston’s College