On Thursday 26th May, Jeff Pearce,
Horticulture training adviser from YMCA Training Salford, attended
City & Guilds most prestigious Lion Awards ceremony at The
Roundhouse venue in Camden.
Jeff was presented his award by TV presenter, George Lamb
who was the host for the evening.
City & Guilds' Medals for Excellence is a global
programme that recognises the achievements of learners and
lecturer/trainers in the UK and internationally who produce
exceptional work, or overcome the odds to achieve their
goals.
The Lion Awards is the culmination of the Medals for
Excellence programme. Each year, all the Medals for Excellence
winners from across the UK and Republic of Ireland are invited to
London to celebrate their
achievements.
Jeff said, "What a wonderful event. I was overwhelmed by
all aspects, from the food, the venue, to the actual awards
ceremony. I will remember the evening for ever."
Dawn Brannigan, manager and nominator said "It was a
fantastic evening, everyone enjoyed themselves. City &
Guilds definitely pulled all the stops out. It was an amazing
venue and a fabulous opportunity to recognise the achievements of
the Medal for Excellence winners. It was a fitting tribute to
Jeff, who attended the event with his fiancée Kathryn
Maccabe."