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19/10/2007 - Celebration of Achievement Event: Winners

Tees Valley Works (TVW) held a Celebration of Achievement Event on Thursday 27 September 2007 at the Staincliffe Hotel, Hartlepool.

The event was to celebrate the achievements of learners, training providers (predominantly Voluntary and Community organisations), external partners and to relaunch TVW updated website www.teesvalleyworks.org.uk.

The evening commenced with speeches from keynote speakers, Chey Garland representing Garland Call Centres and Antony Steinberg, Economic Development Manager of Hartlepool Borough Council.

The award ceremony was split into three sections, Outstanding Learner Achievement, Provider Achievement and Steering Group awards.

The Outstanding Learner section consisted of three categories:

'Outstanding Male Achievement' Winner - Phillip Atkinson (West View project),

'Outstanding Female Achievement' Winner Yvette Chandler (Five Lamps Organisation)

'Outstanding Group Achievement' Winner Manor Residents Progression Award Group (Manor Residents).

The learner awards were presented by The Worshipful, The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Marian Swift.

The Provider awards were presented by Chairman of Hartlepool Borough Council, Councillor Carl Richardson and Steering Group Awards were presented by TVW Project Co-ordinator, Martyn French.

The ceremony was concluded with a inspirational closing speech from the Deputy Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Mike Findley. The remainder of the evening was capped with a hot buffet and disco.

TVW projects are Co-financed by European Social Fund and Learning and Skills Council.

Martyn French Project Co-ordinator said: I think the standard of the nominations for the awards was outstanding, all nominees should be proud of the what they have achieved and praised for their hard work and dedication. This ceremony illustrates how learning has had a significant impact on improving the quality of life for disadvantaged groups. The ceremony also highlights the role the Voluntary and Community sector play in removing the barriers to the learners experience and they should be commended for this. The winners of each category are an inspiration to all.