The hard work and achievements of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s students were recognised as part of its Annual Student Awards Ceremony.
46 awards were presented throughout the evening across the Group’s vast range of subject areas, including Animal Care & Horticulture, Applied Science & Sixth Form, Automotive & Engineering, Business and Travel & Tourism, Care & Early Years, Computing & Digital Industries, Construction & Civil Engineering, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Foundation Learning, Hair & Beauty and Hospitality & Catering.
The awards were generously sponsored by The Walshaw Fund, the IET, Navigate, Supply Me, Waystone, Dearne Valley Pet Centre and We are Wakefield.
Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, said:
"Our students have demonstrated exceptional growth, commitment and excellence towards their learning, so it’s fantastic to be able to celebrate these remarkable achievements alongside their loved ones, staff across the Group and our employer partners. Many of our student winners have now moved on to some of the UK’s top universities, employment or higher levels of study with us here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, highlighting their significant development and progression.”
Andrew McConnell OBE, Chair of Governors at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, presented a number of awards throughout the evening, including the Public Services Student of the Year accolade, which was awarded to Isla Ramsey from Selby College.
Isla said: “I didn’t expect to be nominated for this award, so it’s really nice to be recognised by my tutors. I have now progressed on to the Public Services degree at the College and hope to work in the Police Force in the future, which my course will help me to achieve.”
Business student from Wakefield College, George Kilner, was also praised for the excellence he has shown in his academic studies and the leadership skills he’s demonstrated in his role as the Group’s Students’ Union President, working tirelessly to improve the student experience.
George said:
“I’m incredibly proud to have won the Business Student of the Year award, which I feel is a testament to the hard work and commitment I put into my studies. I’ve learned about all aspects of business through my course and I plan to put this into practice whilst studying a foundation degree in Leadership & Management at the College’s University Centre, and when I start my own business one day.”
Andrew McConnell OBE presenting George Kilner with the Business Student of the Year Award
Acknowledging the dedication they demonstrated to their studies, Oliwia Loc from Castleford College, Xander Norrie from Selby College and Zak Newton from Wakefield College, were presented with the Gideon Schreier Bursary Award in Construction & Civil Engineering.
On hand to deliver the Construction Student of the Year awards was Alistair McLoughlin, Joint Managing Director at Waystone Ltd, who said:
“It’s an honour to be able to present these awards in memory of Gideon Schreier and to continue his work in inspiring the next generation of construction workers. Seeing the exceptional talent of Oliwia, Xander and Zak, makes me incredibly excited for the future of the construction industry.”
Alistair McLoughlin (left) presenting Oliwia Loc (right) with the Gideon Schreier Bursary Award in Construction & Civil Engineering
Jeffrey Utley MBE from the IET also presented the Engineering Prize for Student Excellence to Luke Ayr from Castleford College, who was praised for his exceptional academic performance and critical thinking skills.
For more information about the range of courses at the eart of Yorkshire Education Group and its Colleges, please visit: www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk