This year’s winner was Anna Hart. Anna, from Leonardo the leading aerospace group picked up the Rising Star Award for her pioneering work in promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects to children and girls in particular.
“We support these awards as we believe that no individual should be left behind. Every person deserves the chance to fulfil their potential and succeed in education, work and life, regardless of any barriers in their way. We look forward to shining a light on the amazing achievements of those in the sector highlighted by the awards – particularly the rising stars who have gone above and beyond to drive diversity and inclusion in technical education.”
David Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, NCFE