Stratford-upon-Avon College students are celebrating receiving a number of special awards as the academic year comes to a close.
This year, students were nominated by various members of staff for a range of categories including Student Voice, Achievement, Progression and Sustainability.
The work and achievements of the students this year has been remarkable with students going above and beyond.
Mai Worth, an Acting student, received an Inspiration Award for working hard across her time at college, volunteering at open events and even running workshops for prospective students, inspiring the next generation.
Vic Gwozdz, who studied Health & Social Care, was nominated for this award due to her time as Student Rep and as a Student Governor where she helped to make other students voices heard.
Pictured left Mai Worth in her final performance of Cavern of Curiosity. Pictured right Vic Gwozdz at an anti-racism event.
Tyler Tomlinson (Art & Design), Becca Turrell (Digital Media Production) and Annie Ireland (Psychology, Criminology & Law) received Student Voice Awards for their incredible commitment to inspiring positive change. Tyler, who is part of the Pride group at college set up and ran a Transgender Awareness campaign, where he also received a nomination for Activist of the Year Award from Stratford Youth Town Council Awards. Becca created a podcast for her final Media project which gave voice to important issues; discussing topics within the LGBTQ topics, with particular focus on the transgender community as well as on menstrual health and hidden disabilities. Annie excelled in her role as Stratford Officer; being a powerful advocate for the student voice on campus, helping give voice to students by introducing suggestion boxes and being instrumental in the redevelopment of the campus by being part of planning and design meetings.
Pictured top left: Tyler with his award. Pictured top right: Becca in the college’s radio studio. Pictured bottom left: Annie with a suggestion box for students. Pictured bottom right: Annie and Tyler representing the college at Stratford’s annual parade.
The College’s Foundation Learning students were collectively awarded a Sustainability Award. Laura Bartley, Olivia Cobb, Emily Gray, Katy Swallow, Jess Bartrum, Lucy Hemming, Isabel O’Connor and Frances Behan all took part in the College’s monthly litter picks to help keep the campus clean and help towards the college’s sustainability goals.
Assistant Principal, Sandra White, is incredibly proud of the achievements of all the students: “I am so pleased for the students to receive these awards for their dedication and hard work promoting positive change not just at college, but within the wider community. I’d like to thank all the students for their effort and congratulate them on completing the academic year. Also, a huge thank you to all our incredible staff for supporting our learners so amazingly.”
The full list of winners is below:
Inspiration Awards – Mai Worth, Vic Gwozdz
Achievement Awards – Eve Bannon, Luke Abbott, Victoria Humphries, Tom Bracke, Maisy Debretton Gordon and Natalie Brown
Progression Award – Holly Hodgkins, James Hunt, Phoebe Nicole Steer, Josie Hancox and Victoria Edwards
Apprentice of the Year – Mollie Edwards
Student Voice Award – Tyler Tomlinson, Becca Turrell, Annie Ireland
Work Experience Award – Greyson Daws
Sustainability Award – Foundation Learning students
