Celebrating achievements

OCN run an annual awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our Centres, and their deserving learners. The ‘Learning Endeavour Awards’ aim to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals and their training providers, by highlighting the power of learning to transform lives for the better.

The OCN Learning Endeavour Awards is unique in Northern Ireland as it brings together learners from a range of education and training providers, including representatives from the community and voluntary sector, further education, private training as well as schools. The annual Awards ceremony provides a platform to honour the dedication and hard work of individuals who have pursued vocational qualifications through OCN. The event serves as a testament to the transformative power of education in positively shaping lives and communities.

As the importance of Vocational qualifications rises, the OCN Learning Endeavour Awards highlight the significance of promoting parity of esteem for vocational qualifications and their learners. By showcasing the accomplishments of students across various disciplines, our awards aim to inspire others to pursue lifelong learning and embrace the diverse pathways to success.

Nomination forms for the OCN NI 2025 Learning Endeavour Awards are available now via our nominations platform: https://ocnni-learningendeavourawards.awardsplatform.com/ until 4pm on Monday 7th April 2025 with the awards ceremony taking place at Titanic Belfast on Tuesday 24^th June 2025.    

The 2025 Learning Endeavour Awards categories are as follows: 

• Further Education Learner of the Year
• Schools Learner of the Year 
• Third Sector Learner of the Year 
• Essential Skills Learner of the Year
• Advancing Learning Through Innovation 
• Health & Well-being Learner of the Year 
• Inspiring Tutor/Teacher of the Year
• Provider of the Year
• Traineeship/Apprenticeship Learner of the Year

Click here to begin the nomination process.