RJR's London correspondent
Luke Williams, has captured a major award in the United
Kingdom, for outstanding work with young people in London.
Mr. Williams, who is an English teacher, was presented with the Jack Petchey Leadership Award and medal after he was singled out from over 300 eligible teachers in the UK.
For his efforts, Mr. Williams won one thousand pounds to be used for further work with young people.
He was also recognised as an outstanding teacher at the Central Foundation Girls' School in London where he teaches English and leads Media Studies among members of the teaching staff.
The Jack Petchey Leadership Award is given to adults who have demonstrated in an outstanding way, an ability to encourage and motivate young people ages 11-25 in London or Essex.
Speaking with our News Centre following the presentation, Mr. Williams said he hoped his award will help to dispel the negatives being portrayed about Jamaica and Jamaicans in the UK.
Mr. Williams, who is an English teacher, was presented with the Jack Petchey Leadership Award and medal after he was singled out from over 300 eligible teachers in the UK.
For his efforts, Mr. Williams won one thousand pounds to be used for further work with young people.
He was also recognised as an outstanding teacher at the Central Foundation Girls' School in London where he teaches English and leads Media Studies among members of the teaching staff.
The Jack Petchey Leadership Award is given to adults who have demonstrated in an outstanding way, an ability to encourage and motivate young people ages 11-25 in London or Essex.
Speaking with our News Centre following the presentation, Mr. Williams said he hoped his award will help to dispel the negatives being portrayed about Jamaica and Jamaicans in the UK.
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