York College staff shine bright at Brilliance Awards
Staff members of York College & University Centre were welcomed to a magical night at The Radisson Hotel in York for the Brilliance Awards, in recognition of their achievements and contribution to the College and wider community.
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 and 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. The difference you make to your students, apprentices, colleagues and community is something you should be incredibly proud of.
Here is a full list of the finalists and award winners for each category:
Jenny Rudling – Well-being Adviser, Student Experience
Luke Layzelle – Tutor, Humanities & MFL
Jenny Edwards – Safeguarding Coordinator, Safeguarding
Andrea Tindill – Tutor, Hospitality & Tourism
Award winner: Andrea Tindill
Alex Holder – Apprentice Coach Team Leader, Apprenticeships
Kelly Lee – Progress Reviewer, Apprenticeships
Charlotte Calder – Learning Training Assessor, Early Years
Award winner: Alex Holder
Alex Benn – Tutor, Engineering
Ian Walker – Tutor, Construction
Joe Hopper – Tutor, Sport & Uniformed Services
Award Winner: Joe Hopper
Clare Kirton – Tutor, Humanities & MFL
Emma Dobson – Tutor, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Sharon Barrington – Tutor, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Award Winner: Clare Kirton
Diane Waud – Salon Receptionist/Assessor, Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Kirstie Winter – Student Experience Officer (Welcome Desk), Student Experience
Sue Newton Denton – Business Partnerships Manager, Business Partnerships
Award Winner: Sue Newton-Denton
Charlotte Usher – Marketing & Digital Content Officer, Marketing
Debi Saunders – Senior Quality & Compliance Officer, Quality & Compliance
Michelle Edwards – Tutor, Health
Award Winner: Michelle Edwards
Alex Goodyear – Head of IT Systems & Services, IT Systems & Services
Marie Smith – Apprenticeship Team Leader, Apprenticeships
Thomas Hicks – Tutor, Construction
Award Winner: Tom Hicks
Adam Tollerfield – Hospitality Technician, Hospitality & Tourism
Charlie Barnes – Adult Education Manager, Adult Education
Award Winner: Adam Tollerfield
Chris Greenfield – IT Services Team Leader, IT Systems & Services
Emily Grimes – Careers & Enterprise Team Leader, Business Partnerships
Georgia Hannant – Graphic Designer, Marketing
Mark Dowson – Grounds Cleaner, Estates
Matthew McMinn – Data Entry & Compliance Officer, Student Data
Jo Harrison – Student Experience Officer (Travel), Student Experience
Award Winner: Georgia Hannant
Adam McGuinn – Learning Technician, Performance & Production
Alison Willis – Tutor, English
Amy Lill – Tutor, English
Guy Craven – Tutor, Motor Vehicle
Molly Walker – Tutor, Science
Award Winner: Guy Craven
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