New College Stamford celebrates student achievements

More than 200 guests enjoyed an evening of success, celebrating the outstanding student achievements over the past year at New College Stamford’s annual Student Awards evening.

The awards is a celebration of student’s outstanding commitment, not only to college life, but also, to their studies and personal achievements over the past academic year.

The ceremony, which was hosted at Borderville Sports Centre, showcases the determination and level of skill that students at New College Stamford possess.

Students, friends, family and staff were not only welcomed to the evening with the glitz and glamour of a red carpet, but were also presented with wine and canapes on arrival.

This year, more than 2,000 students were entered into the competition, with 26 students crowned winners for their outstanding efforts over the last academic year.

Students were both nominated and voted for by staff in their categories including: Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards for Excellence, Apprentice of the Year, Award for Enterprise and Employability, Volunteer of the Year, and many more!

Adam Fox hosted the awards night with outstanding professionalism, charm and wit. The audience was treated to a range of live entertainment, including a special performance by student band ‘Among The Citizens’.

Student of the Year was awarded to Tom Beardwell, who was presented with the award for his outstanding commitment and success throughout the
year.

He recently sculpted a series of life size torso’s after independently building a working relationship with a body builder outside of college as a model for his sculpture. His endeavour to pursue his passion for art as a career has already seen him start to make a living from his work and after posting images of his recent project online he has sold one of his sculptures for £1,000!

The following awards were presented:

- Level 1 Award for (All Round) Excellence – Winner: Wesley Merrill

- Level 2 Award for (All Round) Excellence – Winner: Maryam Shahzadi

- Level 3 Award for (All Round) Excellence – Winner: Luke Sismore

- Volunteer of the Year Award – Winner: Danielle Brooks

- Enterprise and Employability Award – Winner: Tom Beardwell

- Apprentice of the Year Award – Winner: Chloe McConnell

- Entry Level Award for Excellence - Amy Fosker

- Wildcard Award (Distance Travelled) – Winner: Grace Raynor

- Wildcard (Commitment and Determination) - Wayne Ndlovu

- Higher Education Award – Winner: Hannah Kavanagh

- Maths Award For All Round Excellence - Imali Windsor

- English Award for All Round Excellence - Charlie Claydon

- Northfields Trophy: David Diatlovski

- Audrey Kitson Award: Priyam Pankhania (Graphic Design)

- Jess Danby Award: Zara Whitwell (Performing Arts)

- Evergreen Care Trust – Abbie Upton

- Staff Award: Runner up – Ben Seal – Winner Lisa Hassine

- Student of the Year - Runner Up: Danielle Brooks

- Student of the Year - Winner: Tom Beardwell