An “extraordinary and inspiring” London teacher has been celebrated for her commitment to the education of dyslexic people at the 2023 Dyslexia Awards.
Eurydice Caldwell, who works with dyslexic learners in schools and colleges as well as through her Kensington-based Gener8te training and coaching consultancy, won the excellent educator award at the glittering presentation ceremony in Shropshire.
She also picked up the special Founders Award for her passion and dedication to raising awareness of dyslexia.
The judges said Eurydice, who is dyslexic herself, used her profound knowledge of dyslexia to connect with students on a personal level. They added: “This extraordinary and inspiring teacher creates an inclusive environment, thereby enabling students to thrive and succeed. She is a true inspiration.
“Eurydice is deeply committed to improving the lives of dyslexic people and her sincere, imaginative approach is both effective and engaging. Her commitment to education is second to none, her energy, care, vision and enthusiasm shines through all the great work that she does.
“She takes time to share her own knowledge of dyslexia to support her learners with difficulties. Her students say she creates an inclusive environment enabling them to thrive and succeed. Supporting comments show how she provides support to aid personal progression whilst raising awareness within the workplace by ensuring everyone is given a voice.”
The Dyslexia Awards founder Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE added: “Eurydice is an outstanding dyslexic. It is clear her passion and determination to effect positive change is what drives her, and she deserves recognition for that. She deserves to be recognised for all that she has done and I hope that the Founders Award will help inspire her to continue her work for many years to come.
“As a dyslexic herself, Eurydice understands her student’s perfectly, and they clearly find her an inspiration.”
Receiving the awards, Eurydice said: “I feel completely blown away to have won these awards. Being nominated and then winning feels phenomenal. It means the training that I deliver is reaching more of a network and all the people that I support feel included.”
The 2023 Dyslexia Awards and celebration evening was held at the Mercure Telford Central hotel in Shropshire on September 23 to showcase the achievements and talents of dyslexics nationwide.
The event was attended by about 112 finalists and guests, who heard many inspiring stories about the achievements of amazing dyslexics.
The annual event is the brainchild of Elizabeth, who is dyslexic herself and who has worked in the field of dyslexia in Telford for 24 years.
Elizabeth said: “It was another amazing night, and everybody had a great time. I am so proud of all our finalists. Every year I am blown away by them but this year I was so very humbled to see how proud people were to be nominated. I love that people are being proud and are using this as a platform to highlight dyslexic talents and to make a positive difference.
“These awards are about celebrating dyslexic achievement and shining a light on the people and organisations who recognise dyslexic talents and skills, and who are smart enough to utilise and support them, and who create environments where those talents can flourish.
“It’s all about raising positive awareness of dyslexia and showing that different thinking is a good thing – it brings with it an abundance of alternative solutions to problems, new inventions, creations, leaders and innovations.
“All this is made much easier if we are taught properly and supportive employers and educators get that we learn differently. It can make such a positive difference to people’s futures.
“Research suggests that one person in every 10 is probably dyslexic so it’s got to be in everyone’s interest that the talents and skills of dyslexics are nurtured, encouraged and put to good use.
Other awards presented on the night included supportive employer, young and adult entrepreneur awards, adult and teenage community shining stars, innovation, excellent educator and learning support.
Elizabeth said: “The evening was a great success and really shone the spotlight on the great achievements of the amazing finalists and winners, showing the positive side of dyslexia.
“Many thanks to all of our fabulous sponsors, because I really couldn’t do it without them, to the businesses who very kindly gave amazing table gifts for our guests, and to everyone who took the time to nominate someone for an award. I am so excited for the 2024 awards now.”
The companies and organisations who each sponsored an award were: MedatativeState.Com, Exclusive Solutions Ltd, the Federation of Small Businesses, Global Freight Services Ltd, The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant, CRG Business Solutions, Darwin Wealth Management Ltd, Vaikai Web Design and In The Loop, Shrewsbury.
