Brian May Awards

 The Brian May Access to Higher Education Learner Awards were launched in 2019 in memory of a dear colleague, Brian, worked for Open College Network West Midlands between 2010 and 2016 firstly as a moderator and centre reviewer before taking up the role of Access Adviser. His main areas of expertise were Humanities, Skills for Learning and Education Studies.

Thoughtful and erudite, Brian brought his substantial knowledge and experience to his work, guiding tutors through the rigours of Access to HE course delivery and helping to improve the content of the Diplomas and, therefore, the learner outcomes.

Following his death in 2018, the Learner Awards were named in his honour.

To date, over 145 learners have received an award. Each year, our centres are invited to nominate learners within two categories: Outstanding Academic Achievement and Outstanding Commitment to Study. Two winners are then selected to represent AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group at the national, Keith Fletcher Awards.

2024 Winners

Ten exceptional learners were recognised for their academic commitment and achievement, and awarded a £600 bursary from AIM to support them in their ongoing studies.

View the 2024 winners here

The 2024 Brian May Access to HE learner award finalists with Access to HE Centre of the Year award finalists.

 

The overall winners of each category, Outstanding Academic Achievement and Outstanding Commitment to Study, will be submitted to the prestigious national Keith Fletcher Memorial Awards.

 

Elizabeth Histed from Shrewsbury Colleges Group was honored with the Outstanding Academic Achievement award.		Nahily Getu from Cheshire College South and West received the Outstanding Commitment to Study award.