Cultural Education Unlocked

The event saw the announcement of the winners of the North West Cultural Education Awards 2020, as well as:

• Showcases of some of the outstanding projects our peers pulled together to support children and young people though the first period of national lockdown.
• Interviews with a small sample of inspirational practitioners, who have found creative ways to overcome obstacles presented by the pandemic.
• Performances and artwork from talented young people.
• Messages of admiration and encouragement from Derri Burdon (Curious Minds), Abid Hussain (Arts Council England) Sue Devaney and Imelda Staunton.

The afternoon was ably compered by Ali Kahn - writer, actor and star of a new comedy on CBBC - live from a socially distanced studio setting.

The North West Cultural Education Awards 2020

These awards celebrated the individuals and teams in the region’s schools, arts and cultural sectors who went gone above and beyond to bring creative and cultural learning to life for children and young people through the period of national crisis.

We were overwhelmed by the response to our adapted and stripped-back awards process, for which we received over 100 nominations across just 3 categories! Every single one of these entries highlighted examples of parents, teachers and arts professionals doing innovative, creative and truly inspiring work for children and young people, whilst they try to navigate through the unexpected hurdles and challenges of living and thriving in a global pandemic.

• Over 100 Nominations

• 3 Award Categories

• 600+ Views