THEY'RE GOLDEN, they're delicious, they're the cream of the crop and ripe for the taking.
So pluck up the courage and put someone forward - a worthy student, a brilliant teacher and give them the chance to get their hands on a coveted Golden Apple award.
2022 could be another vintage year for the 'Golden Apple' generation following a glittering first ceremony last year.
After last year's ground-breaking event we are back for more 'Wow factor' champions in the education community and we want you to help us find them!
Cumbria's educational establishments have long been the envy of the North West.
Our county is known for its excellence in education, pioneering courses, versatile schools and colleges filled with bright enquiring minds and guided by dynamic and experienced teachers.
Our trailblazing education sector thanks to the University of Cumbria and sponsors is now speaking loud and proud about its unsung heroes and shining a spotlight on the bright future of talented students inspired by outstanding mentors.
This years prestigious awards ceremony in association with The University of Cumbria takes place at Energus, Workington on Thursday, October 13 2022.
Once again The Golden Apple Awards are presented by Newsquest Cumbria – publishers of the News & Star, The Mail, The Cumberland News, The Westmorland Gazette, The Whitehaven News and The Times and Star.
We are expecting hundreds of nominations so don't miss out and enter!
Our proud sponsors for the Golden Apple Awards 2022 are:
Best Education Professional Newcomer - sponsored by University of Cumbria
Best Teaching Professional - Sponsored by University of Cumbria
Best Education and Learning Leader - sponsored by Furness College
Against all odds - sponsored by University of Cumbria
Best Inclusion Initiative - sponsored by BAE Systems
Community Business of the Year sponsored by Westinghouse
People's Choice Award - sponsored by University of Cumbria
The awards are free to enter.
For more details go to www.gaawards.co.uk or contact Caroline Dean on caroline.dea n@localiq.co.uk or telephone 07753 811684
Follow the awards buzz on social media using #GoldenApples2022
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