TOASTING the success of students from City College Southampton was in full swing last night as a ceremony was staged to recognise achievement.

Outstanding academic achievements, selfless acts of kindness and a steely determination to be the best were all celebrated at the annual awards evening held at the college.

More than 30 students, largely 16 to 18-year-olds, were recognised but the night was also staged in celebration of achievement across the learning spectrum with adult learners and apprentices also collecting awards. Businesses from across the Solent region were also recognised for their dedication to the training and development of staff.

The awards evening celebrated the achievements throughout the past year of City College.

The highlights have included student success in a wide range of national and international competitions; working collaboratively with some of the region’s leading businesses, including Lovell, Oyster Yachts and Griffon Hoverwork, to offer high quality apprenticeships and developing a new partnership with the ABP Port of Southampton.

The college was also handpicked to offer University of Arts London (UAL) qualifications for the first time this year.

Reflecting on the success stories highlighted at the awards event City College principal Sarah Stannard said: “We are immensely proud of all our students and tonight proves that Southampton and the Solent area has many stars in its midst, who have gone the extra mile to succeed.

“Their determination, coupled by our support and guidance, has helped them to achieve their goals and given them a flying start to the rest of their lives.”

As usual the awards evening gave current students a chance to show off their skills to the audience as they were involved in the running of the event.

Media students took care of filming and technical theatre students ensured the stage was set.

Performing arts students read the award citations and performed to guests during the evening.

Awards Winners

Special awards for students

• Avalon Printing Company Student Union Special Recognition Award – Tony Andrews
• Wilding Butler Construction Apprentice of the Year – Michael McGurn-Stewart
• Southampton City Council Adult Student of the Year – Beverley Richardson
• CTG Surveyors and Designers Young Student of the Year – Callum LeCarpentier

Special awards for employers

• Wave 105 Small Employer Recognition Award – Woolston Lodge Surgery
• Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Medium Employer Recognition Award – Ideal Collection
• Carswell Gould Large Employer•Recognition Award – Lovell

All student award winners

•  Leah Njenga Kuria, Access To HE Diploma: Health Professions, The University of Southampton Achievement Award
• Marcus Berwick, AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting, The Blue Chip Recognition Award
• Genevieve Caldwell-Holmes, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business, The Hambleside
Merchandise Recognition Award n Vanessa Carvalho, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma In Health and Social Care, The University of Southampton Achievement Award
• Beverley Richardson, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, The Capita Recognition Award
• Ciera Saint, BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care, The Baker Tilly Recognition Award
• Katy Wills, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Children and Young People’s Workforce, The Sunrise Nursery Recognition Award
• Daniel Dyer, Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, The Currie & Brown Recognition Award
• Bongani Mazini, BTEC Level 1 Certificate In Engineering, The Capita Achievement Award
• Connor Gale, Level 2 Diploma In Site Carpentry, The City College Achievement Award
• Michael Mcgurn-Stewart, NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Trowel Occupations, The Currie & Brown Achievement Award
• Matthew Scott, Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians, The CTG Surveyors and Designers Achievement Award
• Jade Blake, BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design, The UK Flyers Recognition Award
• Kathlene Carr, BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (Photography), The Solent Studios Recognition Award
• Umor Hussain, BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Creative Media Production (TV & Film), The Capital FM South Coast Recognition Award
• Nicole Offer, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, The Arts University Bournemouth Recognition Award
• Alice Perkins, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Production Arts, The Mayflower Theatre Recognition Award
• Callum LeCarpentier, BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering and AS Maths, The Southern Daily Echo Achievement Award
• Aleister Wareham, BTEC Level 2 Diploma In Engineering, The Solent University Achievement Award
• Liang Feng Yu, EFL Entry 3 Programme, The Blue Chip Achievement Award
• Milly Mintram, NVQ Level 2 Diploma In Beauty Therapy, The Kudos Hair & Beauty Recognition Award
• Kinga Pawlowska, Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques, The Salon Supplies Achievement Award
• Tiffany Redknapp, Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, The Wella Recognition Award
• Danielle Talbot-Roe, Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, The Wella Recognition Award
• Oliver Da Costa, Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, The Southampton and Region Hoteliers Association Recognition Award
• Josie Kelly-Hiscott, Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision, The Wrights Dairies Achievement Award
• Christopher Elliott, CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership, The Blue Chip Recognition Award
• Dominic Arnold, Level 2 Certificate in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance, The ABP Southampton Achievement Award
• Louis Patterson, Level 2 Certificate in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance, The Solent University Recognition Award
• Scott Elliott, Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle, The City College Recognition Award
• James Sturrock, Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle, The Snows Recognition Award
• Jason Godfrey, Functional Skills in English and Maths, The Southern Daily Echo Recognition Award
• Katarzyna Kufa, Level 1 ESOL Skills For Life, The Voice FM Recognition Award
• Bestoon Osman Mohammad, Level 1 ESOL Skills For Life, The Baker Tilly Recognition Award
• Ferhan Sheikh, Towards Independence and Essential Skills through Farming, The Capita
Recognition Award
• David Tindall, Essential Skills through Farming, The Kestrel Guards Recognition Award
• Liam Yeo, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma In Sport, The Solent University Achievement Award
• Lisandra Nunes, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, The West Quay Recognition Award