York College celebrates inspirational staff members at annual Brilliance Awards
Staff members of York College & University Centre enjoyed a evening of celebrations at The Radisson Hotel in York for the Brilliance Awards, in recognition of their achievements and contribution to the College and wider community.
Now in its second year following a successful inaugural event last year, the York College Brilliance Awards gave opportunity for staff members, students and business partners to nominate colleagues for their hard work and dedication across the academic year. The nominations were then reviewed by the Strategic Leadership Team before the finalists were selected and invited to the celebration event.
Student and Apprentice Success Award, Apprenticeship Champion Award, Digital Innovator Award, Alumni Champion Award, Community Partnership Award, Change Maker Award, Inspirational Leader Award, Sustainability Champion Award, Unsung Hero Award and Brilliant Educator Award.
“This evening is designed to celebrate the fantastic work our staff do day in, day out. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful staff working for York College and we celebrate those who have been nominated for an award by their peers, by our students and apprentices, and by our employer partners.
“It was really heart-warming to read through the nominations that people had taken the time to put forward. There is always something special about being nominated for an award, but even more so when you know that it has been from someone who you have made a difference to.”
The finalists and their guests enjoyed a joyous evening celebrating their achievements with a gala dinner and disco, whilst hearing their colleagues share the reasons for their nominations.
Congratulations, to all the finalists, award winners and to everyone who was nominated for a Brilliance Award. You should be incredibly proud of the difference you make to your students, apprentices, colleagues and community.
Below is a full list of the finalists and award winners for each category:
Dominique Docker – Progress Coach, Motor Vehicle
Jack Wilson – Progress Coach, Construction
Sally Mair – Progress Coach, Hospitality & Tourism
Award winner: Jack Wilson
Mark Barklem – Apprenticeship Learning Coach, Apprenticeships
Paul Hill – Tutor, Construction
Curtis Pearson – Tutor, Health
Award winner: Mark Barklem
Kieran Dobbs – Enterprise Coach, Student & Apprenticeship Services
Matt Bird – Hospitality Learning Coach, Hospitality & Tourism
Laura Heward – Tutor, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Award Winner: Laura Heward
Sharon Barrington – Tutor, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Phil Simpson – Curriculum & Standards Manager: Art & Design, Art & Design
Award Winner: Sharon Barrington
Leanne Elliot – Salon Technician, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Laura Brown – Learning Assistant, Art & Design
Kirstie Winter – Welcome Desk Officer, Welcome Desk
Award Winner: Kirstie Winter
Dawn Cooper – Management Accounts Administrator, Finance
Katie Robey – Enrichment Officer, Student & Apprenticeship Services
Ruth Baxter – Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, Learning Support (Quality & Innovation)
Award Winner: Katie Robey
Nick Morley – Tutor, Construction
Mike Burdett – Curriculum & Standards Manager: Construction, Construction
Marie Smith – Apprenticeship Operations & Quality Manager, Apprenticeships
Astrid Croasdale – Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager, Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Award Winner: Mike Burdett
Casey Joiner-O’riordan – Youth Social Action Apprentice, Student & Apprenticeship Services
Paul White – Learning Assistant, Construction
Award Winner: Casey Joiner-O’riordan
Colin Baldwin – Senior Data Analyst (Reporting Services), Reporting Services
Caleb Mock – Welcome Desk Officer, Welcome Desk
Zoe Burns – Purchasing & Payments Coordinator, Finance
Tilly Dickenson – ESOL Coordinator, English
Dave Flett – Senior PR & Digital Content Officer, Marketing & Communications
Mike Adams – Theatre Coordinator, Performance & Production
Award Winner: Zoe Burns
Shannon Collins – Tutor, Performance & Production
James Gregory – Tutor, Engineering
Alison Willis – Tutor, Humanities & MFL
Helen Perry – Tutor, Sport & Uniformed Services
Naduni Silva – Tutor, Maths
Award Winner: Alison Willis
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