The Aontas Star Awards 2025

Nominate Your Adult Learning Initiative for a STAR Award

Nominate by Wednesday, 30^th October 2024, Online

The AONTAS Star Awards recognize the dedication and impact of adult learning initiatives and organisations that make a huge difference in the lives of adult learners. It is a wonderful occasion that celebrates the dedication and impact of adult learning initiatives from across the island of Ireland.

Any initiative, no matter whether it is small or large can be nominated, if it supports adult learners and is related to one of these categories:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Third-level Access & Engagement
• Social Inclusion
• Global Citizenship Education
• Learner Voice

The AONTAS Star Awards are an excellent opportunity to:

• Showcase your group or organisation's commitment to adult learning excellence.
• Gain well-deserved recognition for your achievements and hard work.
• Connect with like-minded individuals and organisations across the island.
• Learn from the best practices of award-winning initiatives.

We encourage you to get your nominations in through our platform as soon as you can! 

STAR AWARDS NOMINATION RESOURCES

We have a STAR Awards Nomination page with video tutorials and resources to show you just how straightforward it is to complete your nomination.

These very short videos cover everything you need to nominate this year:

Step 1: Decide your nomination category for the AONTAS STAR awards.

Step 2: Register your nomination on the STAR Awards website.

Step 3: Share how your adult learning initiative empowers your learners.

Step 4: Submit your nomination before the closing date of the 30^th of October.

We hope they inspire you to get your nomination over the line!  We promise you it will be worth it! 

Connect with AONTAS’ Membership & Digital Engagement Officer directly at [email protected] or on 087 068 3994 if you've any queries.