"The STAR Awards gave our centre such a lift. It’s a chance to connect, celebrate and be recognised.” ✨
-𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗵𝘆, Welcome English Language Centre

There’s still time to nominate for #STARAwards2026, closing 30th October.
Submit your project: adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/

Does your adult education project support mental health, recovery or wellbeing? 🍏

The #STARAwards2026 Health and Wellbeing category, sponsored by @mentalhealthirl.bsky.social is for you.

⏰ Nominations close on the 30th of October.

➡️[adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/]

Adult learning drives real change across Ireland 💚
From peacebuilding to supporting communities, the new Social Change category at the #STARAwards2026, sponsored by Maynooth University, celebrates projects making a difference.
⏰ Nominations close 30 Oct
➡️ adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/

📢 Changemakers, the #STARAwards2026 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 category, sponsored by 𝗦𝗮𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮 & coordinated by Development Perspectives, is open!

⏰ 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁!

Supported by IDEA Ireland, Concern, Irish Aid
➡️ [membership.aontas.com/resources/st...]

#CommunityEducation

Know a group making a real impact in adult or community education? 🌟

Nominate them for a #STARAwards2026!

⏰ Nominations close 30th Oct 2025.

Submit here: membership.aontas.com/resources/st...

The STAR Awards 2026 nomination round is now open 🌟
Adult learning initiatives across the island of Ireland are invited to nominate their projects. This is your chance to celebrate your learners.
Nominations close 30 October. Submit here ➡️ www.aontas.com/community/ad...
#STARAwards2026

🌟 Just two days to go!
Nominations for the STAR Awards 2026, the biggest celebration in adult and community learning, open this Thursday 18 September.

Get inspired by last year’s winners ➡️ [www.aontas.com/community/ad...]
#STARAwards2026 #AdultLearning

🎙️ Are you amplifying adult learners’ voices?

The #STARAwards2026 Learner Voice category (sponsored by @qqireland.bsky.social) celebrates initiatives that empower learners to share their stories.

⏰ Nominations close 30 Oct!
👉 adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com

#LearnerVoice #STARAwards2026

When flexible pathways are offered, adult learners thrive. 🌱
Nominate your #AdultLearning project for the #STARAwards2026 Third-level Access & Engagement category, sponsored by EPALE Ireland.
⏰ Deadline: 30th October 2025
➡️ www.aontas.com/community/ad...

🌟 The AONTAS STAR Awards 2026 nominations are now open!
Do you know a group making an impact in adult or community education across Ireland? Nominate them today.

Learn more ➡️ www.aontas.com/community/ad...
#STARAwards2026

💡 Tip for #STARAwards2026 applicants: put all your project links into one Word doc before uploading, it’ll save you time!

Want to chat about your application? Email Brian Desmond at [email protected]

Apply before 30th Oct ➡️ adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/