The achievements of twenty local students were in the spotlight at East Coast College’s annual Celebration of Achievement event, which took place last week.
Twenty students from across both campuses were chosen from all of the entries after being nominated by their tutors and other staff members for their hard work, dedication and commitment to learning. The students were to a special ceremony at the Zest Rooms at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton, where they were able to reflect on and celebrate their achievements with fellow student achievers, college staff, family, friends and local businesses and employers who kindly sponsored the award categories.
And at the end of the night the overall winner, as picked by Coastal Editor Anne Edwards, was revealed as Ana Pinho. As a student on the Advanced Communications Course Ana has consistently surpassed her tutor’s expectations by producing work of degree level standard and now plans to study for either an English degree or a nursing qualification.
The following students were named as the winners of this year’s awards:
-Jake Allcorn
Creative Studies Student of the Year sponsored by Walters Snowdon Advertising
-Ian Allen
Community Student of the Year sponsored by Suffolk Constabulary
-Jack Barrett-Knowles
Energy Student of the Year sponsored by Fred Olsen Windcarrier Ltd and Global Wind Service UK Ltd
-Joshua Bryenton
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Peter Aldous MP (Waveney)
-Matthew Challis
Engineering Student of the Year sponsored by M & H Plastics
-Sarah Cunningham
Travel and Tourism Student of the Year sponsored by Hoseasons Holidays
-Robert Gasking
Motor Vehicle Student of the Year sponsored by Simpsons Motor Group
-Jason Greeves
Most Improved Student of the Year sponsored by Birds Eye Ltd
-Reece Hawkings
Work Placement Student of the Year sponsored by All Hallows
-James Horner
Outstanding Progression in English sponsored by Lodge of Friendship no.100
-Charlotte Jarvis
Outstanding Progression in Maths sponsored by Lodge of Friendship no.100
-Georgia Layton-Bullock
Construction Trades Student of the Year sponsored by Persimmon Homes
-Charlie Norman
Sport and Leisure Student of the Year sponsored by Sentinel Leisure Trust
-Bruna Pinheiro
Governors’ Special Recognition Award sponsored by Lowestoft and Waveney Chamber of Commerce
-Ana Pinho
Governors’ Special Recognition Award sponsored by Lowestoft and Waveney Chamber of Commerce
-William Russell
Principal’s Wellbeing Award sponsored by Great Yarmouth and Waveney Mind
-Ben Standley
Hairdressing Student of the Year sponsored by College Kits Direct
-Britney Stannard
Hospitality and Catering Student of the Year sponsored by Lowestoft Lions
-David Thompson
Foundation Skills Student of the Year sponsored by Waveney Norse
-Laura White
Caring Studies Student of the Year sponsored by NorseCare Ltd