Sophie Morris – The First of Our Welsh Champions 2026
We are proud to introduce the first of our Welsh Champions for 2026 – a woman whose journey with the Welsh language has come full circle. Not only did Sophie Morris become a fluent Welsh speaker after leaving school, but she has now returned to her former comprehensive school to teach Welsh and inspire the next generation.
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Rob Hughes: Inspiring Generations Through the Welsh Language
For over 25 years, Rob Hughes has been more than a teacher at Tredegar Comprehensive, he has been a champion of the Welsh language and an inspiration to hundreds of young people.
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If you would like to nominate a Welsh champion send your nominations to Cymraeg@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk and tell us why they deserve the accolade, and we will get in touch.