Introduced by the Chair of the Trust, Dr Jennifer Somerville, the 2024 award winners were presented with crystal trophies, certificates along with their cash award at a celebratory dinner.

Further details and photographs of the presentations are available HERE.

The dinner was preceded by a reception, hosted by Trustees, for the winners and their nominators. Photographs are available HERE.

Educators Trust Award Winners 2024 

Inspirational Educator Award in Mental Health in Education
(8 awards in alphabetical order)

Jennifer Carney, Teacher, Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, South London

Lakshmi Divakarla, Emotional Literacy Support Teaching Assistant, Francis Askew Primary School, Hull

Amber Duxbury, PE Teacher, Mental Health Lead and Guidance Coach, Island Free School, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Adam Gillett, Associate Vice Principal for Personal Development, Penistone

Grammar School, Sheffield, Lecturer Leeds Beckett University

Francesca Henry, Wellbeing and Mental Health Practitioner, Northampton FE College

Simon Kessell, Trauma Informed Lead Teacher, Biscovey Academy, Cornwall 

Jacqueline Valin, CEO/Principal, Southfields Multi Academy Trust, South West London

Paula Willis, Senior Mental Health Lead, Springfield Primary School, West Road, Spondon, Derby,

Masters Award for School Leadership
Prince Gennuh, Principal of City of London Academy, Highgate Hill.

Art & Design Award
Chris Follows, University of the Arts London, Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges

Mary Lou Carrington Award for Businesswoman with Significant Commitment to Education
Nicola Williams, Committee Chair, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Chair, Independent Complaints Panel, the Portman Group, Co-Chair, EDI Forum for the Association of Chief Executives, Mediator at the London School of Mediation, Crown Court judge, lay member of Council at the University of Kent. 

Keith Hutton Award for Theatre & Performing Arts
Beru Tessema, actor, teacher, director, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London

Robert J Jones Award for Environmental Education
Matthew Rose, Education and Engagement Manager, Holland Park Ecology Centre, London

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