Steps to Nominating your Adult Education group for a STAR Award
Between 19th September and 30th October 2024 we are calling on all groups and organisations working with adult learners to nominate their initiatives for a national STAR Award! Follow this four step guide to submit yours!
On this landing page we will cover all the steps needed to nominate your adult learning initiative for a STAR Award! If you have any questions, get in touch with AONTAS Membership & Digital Engagement Officer, Brian Desmond, at bdesmond@aontas.com.
About the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025 and STAR Awards Nomination Round
01:28 minute Video (1 of 3)
In this video we cover the STAR Awards categories and why you should nominate your initiative for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025.
Filling out your Nomination on the AONTAS STAR Awards platform
06:00 minute Video (2 of 3)
In this video we cover the STAR Awards categories, why you should nominate your initiative and how to begin your nomination for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025.
Five tips to strengthen your STAR Awards nomination
03:22 minute Video (3 of 3)
In this video we cover the STAR Awards categories, why you should nominate your initiative and how to begin your nomination for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025.
Download Our Step-by-Step Guide to Nominating Your Adult Learning Initiative
In this guide, we bring you through every aspect of the form. From registering an account on our platform to filling out each component of the nomination form, we have a screenshot and explanation for each part. If you hit any roadblocks reach out to Brian at bdesmond@aontas.com
Download A Sample of the Nomination Form for STAR Awards 2025
This sample application form will give you a sense of all the questions that are asked in the STAR Awards Nomination Form. Please use this for reference purposes only. We encourage everyone nominating an Adult Learning Initiative to register as soon as possible and add to their nomination on the Adult Learning Festival Platform. If you need any support reach out to Brian at bdesmond@aontas.com
Raise Awareness of the STAR Awards in Your Organisation or Community
We would love as many organisations as possible to get involved in the AONTAS STAR Awards. If you know of adult learning initiatives that deserve recognition in your organisation or local area, why not send them our flyer and encourage them to get involved? Print this flyer out and pin it to your noticeboard! You never know who you might inspire.
Spread the word about the STAR Awards on Social Media
The Adult and Community Education sector is a special community. We are tightknit and connected. If you would like to help us spread the word about this nomination round, please feel free to download the STAR Awards social media image and share it with your network. Be sure to mention AONTAS and use this year's hashtag, #STAR Awards2025. Thanks so much.
Meet Your Support Team
Megan O'Neil
Communications & Digital Media Officer
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Head of Communications