Celebrating Excellence: The City Lit Awards honour dedication in education
The City Lit Awards 2024 took place this week, recognising the outstanding contributions of students, tutors, and staff who have gone above and beyond in supporting the City Lit community over the past year.
City Lit, the esteemed adult education college in London, hosted this inspiring event to shine a spotlight on the remarkable dedication, resilience, and commitment that have made a lasting impact on the college and its community during the 2023–24 academic year.
This year’s Guest of Honour, the renowned Dame Evelyn Glennie, co-hosted the evening alongside City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson and Staff Governor Edward Breen. Known for her extraordinary career performing with leading orchestras, conductors, and artists worldwide, Dame Evelyn is a double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee. Her wide-ranging talents extend to composing for film, television, and music libraries, solidifying her status as an icon in the world of music and beyond.
City Lit remains steadfast in its commitment to championing lifelong learning, creating transformative opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. Offering a diverse array of courses, from languages and creative writing to English and Maths for deaf learners; City Lit empowers students to reach their full potential and enriches the community through education.
Reflecting on the event, Mark Malcomson CBE, City Lit Principal, shared: “We were thrilled to have Evelyn Glennie as our Guest of Honour for this year’s ceremony. The event celebrated a remarkable group of City Lit award winners who truly embody the very best of what City Lit represents.”