A night to remember - Celebration of Success 2020
Over 40 students were recognised for their outstanding achievements at our annual awards event, Celebration of Success.
Hosted at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, the gala style event saw students of all disciplines receive awards for going above and beyond expectations, breaking the mould and succeeding against all odds.
Every year students are nominated for these prestigious awards by their lecturers, often for accomplishing greatness despite challenging circumstances.
Once nominated, a panel of judges including Principal and Chief Executive Dr Paul Philips CBE then decided on the winners for each award.
As part of the evening, the smartly dressed guests were treated to a delicious 3 course meal, planned, prepared and served by the College’s Hospitality and Catering students.
Guests were also treated to a performance from University Centre Weston’s BA (Hons) Musical Theatre students, who entertained the audience by performing songs from The Secret Garden; a musical which they previously performed at the prestigious Theatre Royal in Windsor towards the end of 2019 (click here to read more).
One-by-one, the winning students were announced and took to the stage with tremendous applause from family and guests. They were presented with their award, certificate and prize by Chair of Governors, Andrew Leighton-Price.
Champion boxer Glenn Catley also presented cheques for Further Education and Adult Student of the Year, to Amy Dyke and Michelle Pellegrino respectively, on behalf of Skylight Properties who sponsored the event.
Principal and Chief Executive Dr Paul Philips CBE commented: “Tonight we celebrated some of the inspiring individual journeys and remarkable personal achievements which have all contributed to the ongoing success story of Weston College.
"It’s difficult to think of an occasion which better encapsulates the determination, dedication and talent of our students than these awards – they bring home the lengths to which our students go to achieve success. The stories we heard of personal courage, success in adversity and outstanding ability are inspirational, and it’s immensely satisfying to see those efforts rewarded.“
Civil Engineering student Amy Dyke, who was awarded Further Education Student of the Year, added “I’m speechless. I don’t think I would be here without the support of the college. I think young people should strive to do anything that they want to do when they’re older and I think College is the best decision for them to start their path to the future”.
Celebration of Success 2020 would not have been possible without the generous support from this year’s award sponsors: Skylight, Honeyfield Property Services, BluQube, Midas, Mindful Education, UK Hydrographics, The Royal Hotel, Pace and Alun Griffiths.
School Link Students of the Year - Primrose Hoccom, Harrison Shewan, Jade Cox, Daniel James
A Level Student of the Year - Jessica Smith
Access to HE Student of the Year - Daniel Payne
Accounting Student of the Year - Ann Morris
Advanced Engineering Student of the Year - Michael Garlick
Animal Management Student of the Year - Neve Hiley
Business and Tourism Student of the Year - William Balman
Civil Engineering Student of the Year - Amy Dyke
Construction Student of the Year - Raymond Sanders
Early Years and Education Student of the Year - Zuzanna Kopec
Electrical and Plumbing Student of the Year - Dominic Marshall
English and Maths Progression Award - Alicia Dolan
Foundation Learning Student of the Year - Aaron Meekoms
Foundation Learning The Jack Passarelli Memorial Award - Morgan Jade
Hair and Beauty Student of the Year - Michelle Pellegrino
Health and Social Care Student of the Year - Morgan Farrow
Hospitality Student of the Year - Kayleigh Pendleton
IT and Computing Student of the Year - Jack Bishop
Law Student of the Year - Natalie Flanders
Media Student of the Year - Max Corrigan
Motor Vehicle Student of the Year - Chanice Mitchell
Music Student of the Year - Thomas Manning
Performing and Production Arts Student of the Year - Holly Gibson
Pre-employment Student of the Year - Alistair Ballantine
Public Services Student of the Year - William Fuller
Sport Student of the Year - Chloe Carchie
Sports Academy Student of the Year - Amy Coles
Weston Bay Student of the Year - Samuel Chard
Work Placement Student of the Year - Olivia Farley
Adult Learner of the Year - Michelle Pellegrino
Further Education Student of the Year - Amy Dyke
The Heart of Worcestershire College Award for Entrepreneurship - Joe Phillips, Michelle Boland
The Heather Wood Memorial Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Mandy Dewer
The Tony Suner Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution - Jill Clarkson
