Two local women have earned $1000 Adult Learner Awards for their efforts in studying at Wintec.
Bronwyn Fleet, Rotorua, and Donna-Lee Biddle, Murupara, were among six adult students who won awards. This was part of the educational institute's way of acknowledging Adult Learners' Week - He Tangata Matauranga.
![Bronwyn Fleet.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VT5JDWOS4IJYIEKZGFYPGLNX54.jpg?auth=76779701c1596e00328cccfa32c7d8995330ae3eb58e4b322e4c352da6c74373&width=16&height=24&quality=70&smart=true)
The awards were open to all students aged 25 and above studying at Wintec. Recipients had to demonstrate they learned with an infectious enthusiasm, demonstrated a commitment to their programme of study, supported and encouraged other learners to engage in learning activities, were willing to share new skills, knowledge and abilities with others and challenge themselves and others with new ideas.
Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers said the award winners were students who had made an impact while studying and stood out to their tutors for all the right reasons. "Many have overcome significant obstacles to study and these awards are our way of formally recognising their efforts and achievements," he said.