Celebrating Resilience: InspireU Core Value Award Winners

Each month, we shine a spotlight on one of our core values and recognise team members who truly embody it. In October we proudly celebrated our Core Value Award Winners for Resilience.

At InspireU, our values shape a friendly, supportive and hard-working environment where everyone is encouraged to take on challenges and make positive change.

Resilience is all about adapting, persevering and growing stronger when things get tough. It means bouncing back, learning from setbacks and inspiring others through steady determination.

What makes these awards especially meaningful is that nominations come directly from InspireU staff. This peer-led approach ensures the people showing resilience every day are recognised by the colleagues who see their efforts first-hand.

A huge congratulations to our Resilience Award recipients. Your positivity and strength make a real difference across InspireU.

Staff Winner: Clare Banks

What colleagues said:

"Clare has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience, supporting learners and colleagues even in the busiest of times.

"Her calm and steady approach, especially during staff shortages and her very first September in the post, has made a real difference to everyone around her. Claire’s dedication and ability to manage challenges without pause is truly commendable."

Learner Winner: Nathaniel Coleman

What the nominations said:

"Nathaniel’s personal growth and resilience over the past year have been truly inspirational. From facing challenges with attendance to becoming a consistent and engaged learner in a new environment, Nathaniel has shown unwavering determination to succeed.

"His willingness to try new things, connect with others, and step out of his comfort zone is a powerful testament to his strength and growth. Nathaniel’s journey reminds us all of the power of perseverance and self-belief. He truly embodies what it means to thrive through adversity."