Education: Stand-out students from Castleford, Selby and Wakefield colleges recognised with awards at annual ceremony
The achievements of stand-out students from Castleford College, Selby College and Wakefield College have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group – which is formed of the three colleges – held its annual Student Awards last week, with 33 awards going to both 16-18 students and adult students.
The students completed their studies in the 2024/25 academic year, and were invited up to the stage to receive their award and a £100 cheque, recognising them as the stand-out students of their provision and curriculum area.
Leon Watson, who won Business Student of the Year, said: “It has made me feel incredibly proud to be recognised at the Student Awards after all the hard work and effort I put in, including completing my work placement at Vico Homes.”
Leon gained a Distinction in his T Level Business course at Wakefield College, and has now secured an apprenticeship in HR administration.
Matthew Lund, a Level 2 Maths student, was awarded the Adult Level 1 Vocational Award for his “remarkable perseverance in his studies.”
Matthew said: “I feel elated about winning this award.
“After losing my job to illness, I came to Castleford College to top-up my qualifications in Maths.
“The College has been fantastic, supportive and patient and coming to classes here has made me feel capable again.”
Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, said: “The annual Student Awards ceremony acknowledges our students who have demonstrated exceptional growth, commitment and excellence towards their learning, so it’s fantastic to
be able to celebrate these remarkable achievements alongside their loved ones, staff across the Group and our employer partners.
“Many of our student winners have now moved on to some of the UK’s top universities, employment or higher levels of study with us here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, highlighting their significant development and progression.”
Oliwia Loc, who won Construction Student of the Year, has now progressed to university, and Liam Wainwright won the Engineering Prize for Student Excellence for his “outstanding work, enthusiasm and professionalism.”
More information can be found at: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/