STUDENTS and staff were celebrating after winning honours at the annual awards ceremony at Weymouth College.
More than 40 students stepped up to collect their prizes at the campus on Cranford Avenue.
But there were also accolades for outstanding members of staff in the college’s newly-introduced STAR Awards.
The gongs were aimed at recognising the dedication and expertise of the staff for making a significant contribution to improving the skill levels of young people and adult learners.
Principal Sue Moore said: “It has been an exceptional year for our students with the most excellent set of results for Weymouth College.
“This is the first time that we have also recognised staff at our annual awards ceremony and they are very well deserved. We would also like to thanks our award sponsors for their continued support.”
The awards ceremony – recognising achievements of 2009 – was held after being postponed because of snow in January this year.
Dorset County Council 2012 manager Gary Fooks was the guest speaker at the ceremony and praised award winners.
He said: “It is now 849 days until the start of the 2012 Games and Weymouth College has already embedded the Olympic and Paralympic values into everything it does.
“But the values of excellence, inspiration and determination are particularly present with the award winners.”
Winners included the Dorset Echo-sponsored Media Student of the Year Russell Sollis and stone mason Oliver Clack, who has received international recognition for this achievements.
Staff winners included English lecturer Kieron Dalton, art and design technician Sandra Stalker, Ann Lam from learner support, learning team leader Lynsey Melhuish, learning team leader Mike Sharples, catering lecturer Leonie Monaghan, coffee shop supervisor and trainer Gill Symes and the stonemasonry team of Darren Lawrence, Richard Mortimer and Dave Good.
The award winners
STUDENT WINNERS
The Entry Programmes Student of the Year: Gemma Hatton.
The 16-19 Access Award: Krystie Emberson.
The Fresh Start Student of the Year: Bernadette John.
The Learndirect Student of the Year (sponsored by West Dorset Aquatics): Catherine Fletcher.
The Hairdressing Student of the Year: Sabrina Bukhres The Beauty Therapy Student of the Year (sponsored by New Look): Anna Manley.
The Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year: Becky Smith.
The Construction Award for Attainment: Pourang Tajally.
The Outstanding Part-Time Student in Construction (Plumbing): Callum Collinson.
The Outstanding Full-Time Student in Construction (sponsored by Brazier Construction): Adam Maslen.
The Engineering Award for Attainment: Tom Luther.
The Outstanding Part-Time Engineering Student (sponsored by MITIE): Harvey Rawlings.
The Outstanding Full-Time Student in IT (sponsored by All Saints School): Adam Burton.
The Media Student of the Year (sponsored by the Dorset Echo): Russell Sollis.
The Art and Design Award for Progress: Teal Lee-Carter.
The Art and Design Award for Studentship (sponsored by Sherrens): Andy Sherlock.
The Performing Arts Student of the Year: Louisa Moule.
The Dance Student of the Year: André Miller.
The Music Student of the Year: Chris Taylor.
The Work Based Learning NVQ Student of the Year: Hanna Hart.
The Work Based Learning Apprenticeship Award for Business Administration (sponsored by Smart Recruitment): Lucy Emery.
The Work Based Learning Apprentice Award: Sophie Rothwell.
The Public Services Student of the Year (Level 3): Michael Pack.
The Sport Student of the Year (Level 3) (sponsored by Battens): Rosie Sharpe.
The Sport and Public Services Student of the Year (Level 2): Abigail James.
The Catering and Hospitality Student of the Year: Sarah Everitt.
The Travel and Tourism Student of the Year (sponsored by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council): Beverley Rainbow.
The Most Improved Travel and Tourism Student (sponsored by Palmair): Hayden Francis.
The Sixth Form Award for Effort: Rhean Allen.
The Sixth Form Award for Progress: Luke Creed.
The Sixth Form Award for Achievement: Ellie Ross.
The Child Care and Education Student of the Year (sponsored by Sunny Days Nursery): Emma Treweek.
The Health and Social Care Student of the Year: Dale Hartley.
The Higher Education Student of the Year in Early Years: Tamara Sterck.
The John Clark Cup for a Distinguished Academic Performance and an Outstanding Contribution to the College (sponsored by Dr John Clark): Matt Butcher.
The Marine Achievement Trophy (sponsored by Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy): Valentin Kalis.
The National Excellence Award: Oliver Clack.
The Higher Education Student of the Year (sponsored by Watershed PR): Chris Taylor.
The Access to HE Student of the Year: Angela Russell.
The International Student of the Year: Yatinkumar Parekh.
STAFF STAR WINNERS
The Teaching and Learning Practitioner: Kieron Dalton, Lecturer in English.
The Support Role Award: Sandra Stalker, Technician for Art & Design.
The Learning Support Award: Ann Lam, Learner Support.
The Leadership Award: Lynsey Melhuish, Learning Team Leader (Sport & Public Services).
The Innovation Award: Mike Sharples, Learning Team Leader (Construction).
The Community Award: Leonie Monaghan, Lecturer in Catering.
The Skills for Life Practitioner Award: Gill Symes, Coffee Shop Supervisor & Trainer.
The Engaging Employers Award: The Stonemasonry Team – Darren Lawrence, Richard Mortimer and Dave Good.
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