COL presented up to two awards recognising excellence in a distance or online learning experience by a learner, for example, in a distance/ online course/ programme under challenging circumstances.
In recognition of the winning submission(s), the learner(s) were provided with:
- a return air-ticket (most economical fare) to attend PCF; and
- the Forum registration fee, accommodation and meals.
The last Award of Excellence in a Distance or Online Learning Experience was presented during the Ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF9) on 11 September 2019, which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland.
For general information on all awards, see col.org/edea
Recipients of the Award of Excellence in a Distance Learning Experience
2017-2019 Awards, presented at PCF9
- Ms Sakshi Kumari
- Mr Jima Ngei
2014-2016 Awards, presented at PCF8
- Mr. Clement Ndahani, Tanzania (Degree Granting Programme)
- Mr. Elvis Amenya, Kenya (Difficult Circumstances)
2011-2013 Awards, presented at PCF7
- Ms. Dania Al Yamani, Syria (Difficult Circumstances)
2009-2010 Awards, presented at PCF6
- Prof. Chan Lai Keng, Malaysia (Degree Granting Programme)
- Mr. Osman Ali Gema Eshag, Sudan (Difficult Circumstances)
2007-2008 Awards, presented at PCF5
- Mr. Kelly H. Yapa, Papua New Guinea (Degree Granting Programme)
- Mr. David Benthu Nthengwe, Democratic Republic of Congo (Difficult Circumstances)
2005-2006 Awards, presented at PCF4
- Ms. Neelam Narayan,The University of the South Pacific, Fiji (Degree Granting Programme)
- Ms. Najwa Qaisy, Iraq (Difficult Circumstances)
2003-2004 Awards, presented at PCF3
- Ms. Swati Wankhede, India
2001-2002 Awards, presented at PCF2
- Ms. Frances J. Mensah, Namibia
1998-1999 Awards, presented at PCF1
- Ms. Irene Paulsen, Solomon Islands
