THE accomplishments of exceptional students were the focus of a special end-of-year celebration event at Bradford College.
More than 170 students received award certificates and trophies in recognition of their achievements or progression this academic year.
Top honours included Overall STAR awards (given to exceptional students) and Head of Department awards (for stand-out students as selected by each Curriculum Head).
The Head of Department Awards for 16-18-year-old students went to Maryam Nayaab and Syeda Hussain.
Maryam overcame personal difficulties and worked hard to achieve a conditional offer from Newcastle University. Syeda showed great motivation to achieve superb grades and is a role model to others.
The Head of Department Award for a 19+ student was given to Chloe Lappin. Chloe enrolled on the Access to HE Diploma with a view to making life changes for herself and her young son with additional needs. She is the first in her family to embark on further studying.
Bethlehem Soloman won the College of Sanctuary Award. Tutors said she was the heart and soul of the Jo Cox Sanctuary Café at the college.
The Head of Department Award for Progression to Learning and Work went to student Ali Raza. Even though Ali has been in hospital waiting for a kidney transplant and undergoes regular dialysis, he still manages to complete his business coursework.
The Overall STAR Award for Community Learning went to Rebecca Spalding, a ‘Confidence in English’ student with additional needs.
Bradford College CEO Chris Webb said: “I'm so proud of all that you have achieved. I hope you take with you fond memories of your time at the college and this is not the end of your journey but the beginning of something magical and great.”
List of award winners 2022:
Overall STAR Awards
Maths 19+ student - Saima Mahmood
English 19+ student - MaryAnne Loiacano
ESOL 19+ student - Abdullah Almuaini
Community Learning student - Rebecca Spalding
ESOL 16-18 student - Tanees Sattar
College of Sanctuary Award - Bethlehem Soloman
Head of Department Awards
Influencer of the year: Shilah Zaman
Sustainability: Bradley McKinlay
Future Leader: Imaan Mahmood
Industry Readiness: Bradley Foulger
Professional Services: Richard Miklos
Bradford School of Art: Siba Yassin
English 19+ student: Maka Groguhe
ESOL 19+ student: Lina Victoria
Community Learning student: Samira Kousar
ESOL 16-18 student: Aws Alsamraei
ESOL 16-18 student: Maryam Dermosesian
Distance Learning student: Nawshin Zabir
16-18 student: Maryam Nayaab
16-18 student: Syeda Hussain
19+ student: Chloe Lappin
Progression to Learning and Work: Ali Raza
Apprenticeships: Liam Bastey
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