Lord Glenamara Prize to expand to include teaching excellence

The Department for Education has announced that the annual Lord Glenamara Prize in North East will expand from next year to recognise technical education and excellence in teaching.

First introduced in 2012 in memory of former Education Secretary and Newcastle MP Ted Short, the Lord Glenamara prize currently shines a spotlight on gifted young people from across the North East, awarding them for achieving high grades and for giving back to their community.

From 2020, the  prize will also recognise the talents of young people in technical education, individuals involved in careers education, and the hard work of those teaching the next generation.

This year’s winner, Stephanie Taylor, was praised by the Secretary of State for achieving top grades and playing a key role in her school’s Make Your Mark campaign, which highlighted the issue of body image and helped her fellow students gain access to support.

Education Secretary Damian Hinds said: “The Lord Glenamara Prize has led the way since 2012 in recognising the young talent in the North East by giving national recognition to those who stand out from the crowd for making outstanding contributions to their communities.

“The range of achievements of Prize winners over the years shows just how much potential there is in the North East and this exactly what our Opportunity North East programme is determined to unleash, to raise aspirations for young people across this exceptional region. That is why from next year, we are extending the Prize to celebrate more young people, including those excelling in technical education, and teachers who are helping to tap into the talent and potential of young people.”