Leeds City College

Sport & Fitness Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Alex has been a dedicated and motivated student who achieved distinction grades consistently throughout his two year course. He has also gained awards in Community Sports Leadership and Higher Sports Leadership.

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Motor Vehicle Student of the Year - South Leeds Centre

Andrew's tutor says he made huge progress on his course and he believes he has the potential to become a real star in motor vehicle maintenance.

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e-Technologies Student of the Year

Angela was an outstanding student in terms of her own educational success and development, and the support she gives to both students and tutors.

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Animateur Student of the Year

Avril has been a hard working and supportive member of her group who successfully completed a work placement in Majorca. She has since gone on to gain employment overseas as an entertainer.

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GCSE Student of the Year – Endeavour and Success

Ayla was a supportive and helpful member of the group who showed strong determination and a strong work ethic in her approach to her studies.

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Beauty Student of the Year – Horsforth Campus

Chanelle has progressed successfully through courses at levels 1 to 3 at the college, won Dermologica Student of the Year. Her tutor says has been a fantastic student throughout.

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Art & Design Student of the Year

Chanelle has progressed successfully through courses at levels 1 to 3 at the college, won Dermologica Student of the Year. Her tutor says has been a fantastic student throughout.

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Professional Development Programmes Student of the Year

Daniel was an electrical student who recognised the need to continue his professional development, so he worked hard and successfully achieved the flagship NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.

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Landbased Studies Student of the Year – Horsforth Campus

Daniel has shown great enthusiasm and commitment during his first year of Practical Conservation studies and his tutor says his award is richly deserved.

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ESOL Student of the Year

Darius has been described by his tutor an exemplary student. His attitude, commitment, perseverance and determination to succeed in spite of setbacks is the model that all students should aspire to.

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Adult & Community Education West Leeds Student of the Year

Since Darren returned to education he has worked hard to achieve a GCSE in Maths and English as well as an IT qualification. He has now progressed to a vocational IT course.

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Preparation for Progression Most Improved Student - Park Lane Campus

Darren was a hard-working committed student who took an active role as the ICT director of the course's LEAP Enterprise Company by producing confident, well thought-out work such as presentations and company reports.

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Performing Arts Outstanding Achievement Student of the Year - Park Lane Campus

Dave is a popular and hard working student who always offers encouragement and support to others. He has now embarked on a foundation degree at the college and his tutor says his determination and kind nature is valued by every member of the department.

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Access to HE Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Dillon was a punctual student with excellent attendance who was dedicated to his course, helpful to others and made good progress throughout the year.

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Preparation for Progression Student of the Year - Park Lane Campus

Donna’s tutor says she has always committed herself to any task she has been asked to complete and was a hard working student who achieved a good qualification in the face of difficulty.

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Adult & Community Education East Leeds Student of the Year

Gerildine was unable to read and write until she returned to learning. She has since achieved an Entry Level 2 qualification in Literacy, has learnt to use a computer, and is now continuing her studies in English skills.

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AS and A level Student of the Year

Grace successfully attained 3 A grades at A Level. Her tutor describes her as a very talented academic who also has a great flair for creative subjects in which she excelled throughout her time at the College.

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Hospitality and Culinary Arts Student of the Year

Throughout her studies, Hannah successfully took part in several high profile culinary events and competitions. She has now secured a full time job at a Michelin starred restaurant and is described by her tutor as an extremely talented student.

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Computing Technologies Student of the Year - Technology Campus

Itthiya was a self-funding student who completed her course with the highest possible grade whilst also working long and unsociable hours. She never lost focus and was always eager to learn and to improve her work.

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Beauty Student of the Year - Keighley Campus

Jade has achieved 100% in all course work and internal assessments, and demonstrated a great improvement in confidence and ability through the year.

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Electrical Apprentice Student of the Year

James has been a hard-working student who continued to challenge himself and seek out opportunities to develop himself professionally. As a result, he achieved very highly in practical and online exams.

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Evolve Apprentice Student of the Year at Polestar

Despite working in an extremely busy environment, Jim succeeded in completing every assignment on time and to a consistently high standard. His tutor says his portfolio evidence was beautifully compiled and a pleasure to assess.

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Electrical Installation Student of the Year

Jonathon has produced some excellent work and proved to be a most reliable student who has the respect of both his peers and class colleagues. His good attendance and attitude to his studies has resulted in some very high grades in his examinations.

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NVQ Sport Student of the Year - Horsforth Campus

Jonathon’s tutor has described him as a very hard-working and highly committed student who made excellent progress on his course.

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Engineering Student of the Year - South Leeds Centre

Kam's tutor describes him as a very talented student who consistently produced strong assignments and finished with a Double Distinction.

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Entry Level Student of the Year

Kristina is a motivated and friendly student who is always positive, smiling and willing to help others. She passed all the qualifications on her course and has since progressed onto a Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Business.

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Computing Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Laura started at the College on an Entry level IT course and has worked extremely hard to progress through to a Level 2 IT course. Laura’s tutor says her self-confidence and communication skills have improved immensely over the years.

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Health and Social Care Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Lina has worked very hard to excel in both her practical and theoretical work, despite having English as her second language, and is now studying an Honours Degree at University

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Access Student of the Year - Park Lane

Lindsay worked extremely hard to complete her course under difficult circumstances, all the while offering help and support to her fellow students. Her tutor says she is a fantastic role model for all.

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Building Services Student of the Year

Mark completed his HNC in Building Services with the highest grades in his group. His work throughout the course has been excellent and he has learned a great deal which he has put to good use in his workplace. He is well respected by his peers and has given help and guidance to those who have needed it.

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Fabrication and Welding Apprentice of the Year

Mark's tutor says he developed into a mature and conscientious student with confidence in his ability and skills. He gained credits and distinctions in his Technical certificate and also achieved well in his key skills.

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GCSE Student of the Year – Overall Acheivement

Meeke worked incredibly hard to overcome difficulties on her course and rose successfully to meet every challenge, helping other students along the way.

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Childcare Student of the Year - Park Lane Campus

Through her determination to achieve, Melissa gained an A grade in her studies and successfully completed her work placement early while also becoming a mum.

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Media Production Student of The Year - Park Lane Campus

Michael excelled in all areas of media production and was a very friendly student always willing to help his peers.

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Food Manufacture Student of the Year

Michael has applied himself diligently to academic and practical tasks and volunteered to help out in other classes in his spare time. All this has helped his confidence to increase greatly.

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Beauty Therapy Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Through her dedication and hard work, Michaela has progressed through levels 1 to 3, gained 5th place in a national competition and is continuing her studies with a view to progressing on to University.

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Print Student of the Year

As well as being an exceptional Print student, Neil was President of the Student Union, a Student Governor, student mentor and led the fundraising of over £2000 for charity. All this was achieved at the same time as holding down a job in evenings and weekends.

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Teacher Training Student of the Year Thomas Danby Campus

Oneela has worked hard to develop her academic and practical teaching skills in her first year and is currently working on a voluntary basis for Barnado’s, teaching disadvantaged young women.

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Outdoor Activities Student of the Year – Horsforth Campus

Poppy worked hard to submit a really strong portfolio of work and complete her course successfully, alongside her busy home life as a mum.

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Business School Student of the Year

Rachael has been focused and conscientious throughout her studies and her work was always completed on-time, despite pressures from her employers and other difficulties.

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Teacher Training Student of the Year - Technology Campus

Ralph has shown impressive levels of motivation, hard work, commitment to the course and determination to achieve by making continuous and outstanding progress throughout the two year course.

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Travel & Tourism Level 2 Student of the Year

Rebecca has been described by her tutor as an excellent student throughout her course, who showed high levels of commitment and enthusiasm throughout the year.

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BTEC Sport Student of the Year – Horsforth Campus

Rosanna has been very successful gaining distinctions and merits on her course, organising events and school visits at the same time as juggling her busy family life.

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Travel & Tourism Level 3 Student of the Year

Rosie overcame early difficulties in her educational career to make a success of her time at college by gaining in confidence and achieving her goal of progressing to higher education to study Hospitality Leadership and Management.

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Health & Social Care Student of the Year - Technology Campus

Salma has been a dedicated and enthusiastic student who made excellent progress on the Access course, an achievement which is made even more impressive by the fact that English is her second language.

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Fabrication and Welding Student of the Year – Keighley Campus

Sam has demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement, putting in 100% effort despite finding some areas of the course difficult. He achieved his NVQ and Technical Certificate before anyone else in his class.

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Hairdressing Student of the Year – Horsforth Campus

Sarah has been a willing student who demonstrated excellent customer care skills, has always been helpful and polite to staff and peers and willing to do what ever was asked of her. This includes giving a radio interview about college life.

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Adult & Community Education North Leeds Student of the Year

Sarah has been immensely successful in her studies whilst caring for her disabled daughter. Through her website and volunteer work, she has also supported hundreds of parents of disabled children in the Leeds area.

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Childcare Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Sarah has worked very hard all year to achieve an A grade and has been regarded as an asset to the group by her tutor.

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Motor Vehicle Student of the Year – Keighley campus

Sean came to college through the Entry to Employment scheme. He completed Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships consistently scoring highly on exams and producing excellent portfolio work. He is now an invaluable member of the workforce at a MOT and motor vehicle repair compan.

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Hairdressing Student of the Year – Keighley Campus

Sophia is described by her tutor as a highly motivated and enthusiastic student with excellent attendance throughout the course.

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Media Student of the Year - Technology Campus

Tidi put her 'all' into everything she took part in at College; coursework, voluntary work, Student Union activities and events, taking on many unpaid projects as work experience yet never missing a deadline.

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Meat Technology Student of the Year

Tom has been described as an exemplary student in both his attitude and attainment, whilst holding down a full time job. He achieved 6 Distinctions and 2 Passes and is now studying on a Foundation Degree in Manchester.

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Performing Arts Student of the Year - Thomas Danby Campus

Tony’s tutor says he has shown strong dedication to his course and professional practice throughout his studies, which makes him a very deserving award winner.

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Business Management Student of the Year Thomas Danby Campus

Trang moved to Leeds four years ago with limited English language skills and has since progressed through business, ESOL and beauty qualifications to a level 3 certificate in nail therapy. Trang has even set up her own manicure business to fund her studies.

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Access Student of the Year, Sciences - Park Lane Campus

Wellington overcame health problems to progress onto the Civil Engineering degree at Leeds University, and was a model student during his time at the college.

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Jonathan Gilbert was the recipient of the Bert Denholme Cup, in association with JTL, for winning the Electrical Student of the Year award.

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Neil McLean (Chair of the Board of Governors), Peter Roberts (Principal), and Gary Hetherington (Guest of Honour – CEO of Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie RUFC)

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Student of the Year Sean Rodgers receives his trophy from Peter Roberts (Principal), Gary Hetherington (Guest of Honour – CEO of Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie RUFC) and Neil McLean (Chair of the Board of Governors)

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Trang Nguyen won the Highly Commended award and is pictured receiving her prize from Peter Roberts (Principal), Gary Hetherington (Guest of Honour – CEO of Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie RUFC) and Neil McLean (Chair of the Board of Governors)

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