Žan Kidrič: The Best Lifelong Learning Story 2025

A truly special event marked the evening of 16 June at Sodni stolp, a historic tower on Maribor’s Lent: You can be an inspiration!. On this occasion, we announced the Best Lifelong Learning Story 2025, created by Žan Kidrič. His moving and empowering life journey touched the hearts of many, earning him 17% of the votes. In total, 6,000 votes were cast online for the 12 SIAE Awards for Lifelong Learning recipients (see article).

As part of the Awareness-Raising for Lifelong Learning project and the Lahko.si campaign, we refreshed the concept of the SIAE Awards, spotlighting exceptional learning achievements – both in acquiring and sharing knowledge. However, the core purpose remains unchanged since 1997: to showcase individuals, groups and organisations that invest significantly in learning and education, transforming themselves, those around them, their neighbourhoods and broader communities.

Read more in the SIAE Newsletter here.