Finalists announced for the 2008 awardsThe Centre for Excellence in Leadership will host its second Leading the learner voice awards on Thursday 3 July 2008 at the Kensington Roof Gardens in London. The awards were established by CEL to recognise the work of organisations and individuals leading the learner voice agenda. Over 80 nominations have been recieved, and demonstrate the wealth of dedication and drive in the further education and skills sector for empowering and embedding the learner voice. A shortlist has now been compiled of the finalists. View the finalists here >>Throughout the further education system, thousands of learners are actively engaged in leadership, representation and quality improvement. They are supported by active, motivated practitioners and embedded models of support from providers. As well as celebrating individual achievements, this event will provide an opportunity to hold up and disseminate examples of best practice, so that leaders can learn and develop from the process.The various award categories reflect the different leadership roles that are vital to ensuring that learners’ views are actively collected, listened to and acted upon. Awards are available for learners individually and collectively, and for college practitioners, senior managers and whole providers.More than 120 learners attended the inaugural ceremony of CEL's Leading the learner voice awards in 2007, see the 2007 winners here. Nominations are now closed. The finalists will be announced on 15 June 2008.