This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings. These staff members work so hard to help with children’s learning and development, plus keep everything running smoothly so that children are always safe and happy. The prizes include a £25 gift card for the nominator and £50 gift card for the winning star - we award one winner per region, so that’s 24 prizes up for grabs.

Nominations for 2025 open on Monday 20 October so check back here after that date to nominate a star in your workplace!

Thank you to everyone who took part in ‘nominate a star’ 2024. We had a record number of entries, which just shows how valued support staff are in the education sector.

The winners are below: 

  • CYMRU/WALES – Lisa Roberts, Catering Cook

  • EAST MIDLANDS – Dawn Bull, Cleaner

  • EASTERN – Kathy Beech, HLTA

  • GREATER LONDON – Sonia Dhrona, Early Years Practitioner

  • NORTH WEST – Byan Abu Dakka, Science Technician

  • NORTHERN – Elaine Quinn, STLA

  • NORTHERN IRELAND – Carri McKirgan, Classroom Assistant

  • SCOTLAND – Pamela Thompson, Clerical Assistant & Dinner Hall Assistant

  • SOUTH EAST – Becky Cory, Pastoral Support Assistant

  • SOUTH WEST – Darren Milne, Site Manager

  • WEST MIDLANDS – Helen Miles, Teaching Assistant

  • YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE – Michael Mountain, Data Manager