Hopwood Hall Further Education Awards 2018

Eleven special awards were bestowed to selected staff and students at the Hopwood Hall Further Education Awards at Middleton Arena on Thursday (14 June).

Director Matthew Taylor and Vice Principal Julia Heap led the evening, follwed by an inspiring speech from guest Eric Bishyika, an award-winning 21-year-old entrepreneur, who set up a clothing business at just 13 years of age, using money saved up from a paper round.

Special awards were presented to:

The Lesley Hawkins Award
Presented by Seema Ansari

• Karl Watson (Work Skills Year 2)

Emerson Educational Trust Award
Presented by Derek O’Toole

• Bailey Pearson (Textiles and Fashion), accepted by John Durcan, trustee of Emerson

Queen Elizabeth Foundation Awards presented by Henry West MBE, trustee of the Foundation

• Victor Axel Brenner (Graphic Design)
• Courtney Barlow (Childcare and Education)
• Eboni Burke (Early Years Level 1)
• Toby Cartwright (ICT)
• Matthew Newton (Professional Cookery Level 2)
• Lauren Holroyd (Work Skills Year 2)

Staff star of the year as voted for by staff
Presented by Derek O'Toole

• Amber Whitehead

Staff member of the year award as voted for by students
Presented by Derek O'Toole

• Chelsea Clegg

Student Star of the Year Award
Presented by Rebecca Chui, Area Manager of sponsor Reed Education

• Bronze Luke Webster (Intermediate apprenticeship)
• Silver Hassan Ali (Creative and Media Production)
• Gold Ciaran Morris (Uniformed Public Services Level 3)

Over 100 additional awards were presented for best progress and achievement across the following subjects: accounting, business, travel & tourism, ICT, arts and performing arts, creative media, hair & beauty, hospitality & catering, early years, health & social care, access, adult numeracy & literacy, English & maths, ESOL, skills for life, animal management, horticulture, science, sport, uniformed public services, engineering, construction, motor vehicle and apprenticeships.

Principal O'Toole said: "It is an honour to celebrate the success and achivements of all our learners. We presented more than 100 awards to students who were nominated by their tutors for their hard work and dedication."

Mr Taylor agreed, adding: "Once again, we have had some superb nominations."