Welsh Learner of the Year
Congratulations to this year's four finalists
In the year that sees the competition celebrating its fortieth birthday, today (12 June) sees the finalists for this year's Learner of the Year competition announced. The competition is organised by the National Eisteddfod and the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
30 individuals were interviewed this year – the highest number ever - with learners from Wales and beyond nominated, and after plenty of discussions, the judges decided on their top four, with, Alison Cairns from Llannerchymedd, Roland Davies from Llanidloes, Manuela Niemetscheck from Bethesda and Tom Trevarthen from Aberystwyth.reaching the 2023 final.
The semi-final judges were Liz Saville Roberts, Geraint Wilson Price and Hannah Thomas. Tudur Owen will take Hannah’s place on the panel for the final during the Eisteddfod in August,
The judges were in full agreement that the standard was very high again this year. It would have been easy to choose nine finalists, but they had to whittle it down to the final four.
The winner will be announced on the Pafiliwn Mawr stage on Wednesday 9 August, and will receive the Dysgwr y Flwyddyn Trophy and £300, donated by Pwllheli Town Council. The other three finalists will receive £100, again donated by Pwllheli Town Council.
