Student Awards

 College Awards Ceremony 2011

City College Plymouth held its annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 24 November to recognise the achievements of its students.

The Awards Ceremony celebrates the success of students in the commitment and dedication they have shown to their studies, or for the sacrifices they have made to be successful at College.

A total of 31 students, aged between 16 and 58 received the special honours. The students, representing all faculty areas, were nominated by their tutors to receive the awards that have been sponsored by local companies and organisations.

This year, the awards were presented by guest of honour, Professor Iain Stewart, Professor of Geosciences Communication at Plymouth University. Other guests included the Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, along with award sponsors, local employers, family and friends of the award winners, College staff and governors.

City College Plymouth would like to thank all award sponsors and also those employers who have supported students on courses at the College.

Below is a copy of the programme from the night.

Student of the Term

The Student(s) of the Term scheme was introduced in September 2008 to recognise and reward those students who are making a positive contribution to their course, the College or the local community. Each faculty has its own Student of the Term, and one of these is chosen by the Principal to be the ‘College Student of the Term,’ and one is chosen by the Students’ Union (SU) President to be the ‘SU Student of the Term.’

Click here to view the Summer Term 2011 winners

Hospitality and Catering Students

44 students from the College’s catering and hospitality courses entered the Major Series competition, which is sponsored by the Craft Guild of Chefs, and was held at South Devon College. In total, students from City College Plymouth won 13 gold medals, nine silver medals, 11 bronze medals and nine certificates of merit.

Ryan Walker

Ryan Walker, aged 18 and from Woolwell, has been awarded the South West and West of England Training Award, for being the Level 2 Plumbing and Heating Apprentice of the Year.  Ryan collected his award at a ceremony in Bristol, and said: “I am proud of myself for what I’ve achieved and for winning this award. I’m now looking forward to continuing my studies at the College and can’t wait to use the College’s amazing new facilities”.

Jake Seldon

• Highly Commended in the Flying Start category at the Prince's Trust regional awards

Darren Curtis

• The Prince's Trust regional awards, winner of the Breakthrough Award

Amye Wilson

• Skillbuild South West Painting & Decorating Regional Heat - Winner

Anna Palmer

• Winner of World Skills Nail Enhancements – Gold

Ben Jones

• Skillbuild South West Painting & Decorating (Senior) Regional Heat - Third Place

Daniel Saltmarsh

• Spring 2011 Skillbuild second place, Student of the Term winner for the Faculty of Construction and the Principal’s Award winner.

Harry Hook

• Skillbuild South West Painting & Decorating (Senior) Regional Heat - Second Place

 Joanne Turner

• Winner of Student of the Term, Autumn 2010 - Work-based  Learning
• Winner of Student of the Term, Summer 2011 - Work-based Learning PLP Programme
• Winner of the Princess Diana Award 2011.

Josh Burt

• Skillbuild 2011 - Bricklaying New Entrant category Gold award, South West heat

Sarah Chapman

• Training and Provider Network Apprentice of the Year Award
• Major International Culinary Challenge - Gold Award
• Wessex Salon Culinare - Gold Award
• South West Apprentice of the Year at the South West Apprenticeship Awards 2011.

Sami Wheli

• World Skills UK final (Construction Metalwork) in September 2011 - Third Place.