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Top learners honoured at The Palace of Westminster

Seven learners selected from nearly 18,000 individuals across England have been awarded a prestigious YMCA Training Achievement Award in honour of their exceptional achievements.

The seven received their awards at the YMCA Training Annual Achievement Awards ceremony held at the Palace of Westminster - an event dedicated to celebrating outstanding success in learning.

The awards recognise how individuals have demonstrated commitment, hard work and outstanding achievement during their time with YMCA Training, through gaining qualifications, developing personal qualities and obtaining a positive progression to further education, training or employment.

Each of YMCA Training's programmes is represented at the awards, including apprenticeships and foundation learning.  This year, two local employers were also recognised for their commitment to work-based learning.

The event was sponsored by John Penrose, MP for Weston-super-Mare, with the winners being presented their awards by TV presenter Diane Louise Jordan and YMCA Training chief executive, Anne Linsey,

Chief executive of YMCA Training, Anne Linsey, said:

"All of our award winners this year have shown real determination and commitment towards achieving their goals.  They are an inspiration to all of us, and we wish them the best of luck for the future."