Prizegiving honours top Perth College students
Award sponsor Megan Nairn, Principal Margaret Munckton, award sponsor Nicolas Morris, keynote speaker Ann Gloag and award sponsor John Douglas with prizewinners Michael Wood and Karlianne Ritchie Outstanding students who raised the bar for achievement at Perth College have been recognised and celebrated during a special prizegiving ceremony.
More than 90 students received prizes in honour of their exceptional success at the college, watched by Principal Margaret Munckton and keynote speaker Ann Gloag.
Ms Munckton said: “Our prizegiving ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge our students’ hard work, effort and commitment. Success doesn’t happen overnight and these awards celebrate our prizewinners’ determination to gain the skills and knowledge that they require in their professions.
“We know our students have been well-supported to succeed by their families and friends, our dedicated staff and in many cases, through their individual sponsors and employers. It’s an honour to play a part in our students’ life journey and I wish our prizewinners congratulations and all the very best for the future.”
Michael Wood (29) from Perth was among the award winners. He took the shield for academic achievement in engineering. He enrolled on the NQ Basic Engineering Skills after deciding to embark on an engineering career.
He said: “The thing I like most about college has been meeting like-minded people on my course and making the most of the hands-on nature of the course.
“I’ve managed to complete all the core skills at level 6 despite coming to college with zero academic qualifications. The course has provided me with skills that already make me infinitely more employable. However, more importantly, has provided me with a helpful step towards higher education. I plan to progress further into the realms of engineering by following the degree path.
“Coming back to college as an older student was the best decision. It’s made me realise my potential and inspired me to enjoy learning again. I’m really delighted to have been recognised by my lecturers who put me forward for this award.”
And Karlianne Ritchie, who studied MA Level 3 Professional Cookery, won Perth College’s apprentice of the year award.
She said: “I am 33 and currently working at Jamesfield Farmshop and Restaurant in Abernethy. I was initially employed as a kitchen assistant but showed a keen interest in everything that went on in the kitchen.
“I previously had my own bakers, where I bought in and sold goods such as cakes and pies. It was successful and a popular wee shop. However, due to the financial climate at the time, I just couldn’t afford to keep it open and raise a family at the same time. I was unemployed for a short period of a month until I started at Jamesfield Farmshop and Restaurant.” The full list of winners were: Social and Vocational Studies Leadership Skills Award, Robert Tarrega; The Proctor Group Award for Employability, Andy Vannet; Personal Achievement Award, Shannan Gourlay; Eileen Robinson Cup for Personal Endeavour, Liam McLeish; Communication Cup, Marisa Dunnett; The Mark Taylor Shield for Independence, Alana Green; Janet Martin Award for Supporting Others, Gemma Baker; Student Support Award, Lucy Stewart.
New Opportunities and the Learning Zone - Adult Learners Personal Achievement Award, April McEachen; Personal Development Award, Megan Dyke; Community Learning Award, Andrew Dingwall; Community and Citizenship Award, Iman Sari; Cathy Hamilton Memorial Cup for Endeavour, Gary Dobbin.
School-College Partnership - Perth College UHI School-College Partnership Award for Endeavour, Shania Townsley; Perth College UHI School-College Partnership Award for Academic Excellence, Rachel Elder.
Core Skills - Core Skills Information Technology Award for Outstanding Attitude, Attendance and Performance, David MacLeod; Core Skills Award for Outstanding Attendance, Performance and Industry for National 5 English, Michelle Melville; Core Skills Communication Award for Outstanding Attitude, Attendance and Performance, David Armitage; Core Skills Numeracy Award for Exemplary Attitude to Work, Paul Drummond; Back to College Core Skills Award for Attendance and Commitment, Ibrahim Gibreel.
Modern Apprenticeships - WEEE Award for Excellence, Derek Garioch; National Training Programmes – Modern Apprenticeship, Emily Stewart.
Music, Music Business and Sound and Audio Engineering - NC Music Prize for Excellence, Duncan Jack; NC Music Prize for Personal Endeavour, Jennifer Culross; NC Sound Production Prize for Excellence, Gillian Heath; NC Sound Production Prize for Personal Endeavour, Lewis McGuigan.
Art and Creative Technologies - NC Art
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and Design Prize for Excellence, Ewan Paterson; NC Art and Design Prize for Personal Endeavour, Jodi Paterson.
Science and the Environment - The Peter Milne Nurseries Prize for Best Horticulture Student, David MacLeod; Glaxo Wellcome Prize for Best Access to Science Student, Tanya Rodriguez; The Shell UK Forfar Prize for Science Highers, Joseph Naughton.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems The Allan Wells’ Trophy for Excellence in Engineering Studies, Ryan James; Shield for Academic Achievement Engineering, Michael Wood; John Napier Award for Academic Achievement in Engineering, James Sangster; Colin Graham Memorial Award for Electrical Installation – 1st Stage, Keenan Clark; Colin Graham Memorial Award for Electrical Installation – 2nd Stage, Dale Murray.
Automotive Engineering - Prize for Academic Distinction, Lukas Palo; The Donald Green Trophy – Best Overall Full Time Body Competences Student, James McKay; WT Boyd Cup for Best Motor Vehicle Craft Apprentice, Jamie Bell; Perth College UHI Award for Special Endeavour – Motor Vehicle Engineering, Rajmund Zygadlo; Scottish Motor Trade Association Cup, Joseph Higgins; The Sandy King Quaich for Application and Achievement in the Motor Trade, Cameron Reid; Training Services Trophy – Motor Vehicle Apprentice of the Year, Fraser Gardiner; Perth College UHI Best Vehicle Body Repair Apprentice of the Year, Paul Shilliday.
Construction and Building Technologies - The WS Woodmachinery Carpentry and Joinery Best Apprentice Prize, Stephen Watt; Scottish Building Federation – Best Craft Apprentice, Dean Henderson; Perth Branch (UCATT) Cup for Special Competence in Practical Craft Skills, David Lindsay; The Morrison Construction Shield NPA Multi-Skills Prize for Best Student, Daniel Dow; NPA Construction Prize for Best Student, Jonathan Kahle; Perth and District Master Plumbers’ Association Award – Best First Year Apprentice, Kyle McGeoghie; Perth and District Master Plumbers’ Association Award – Best Second Year Apprentice, Graeme McGarey; Perth and District Master Plumbers’ Association Award – Best Third Year Apprentice, Jamie Fyfe; Monument Tools Award – Prize for Overall Continued Excellence Years One, Two and Three, Kieran Donald; SNIPEF Education and Training Trust Apprentice Shield, Graeme McGarey; The James Petterson Memorial Award, Jordan Stevenson.
Sport and Fitness - FE Student of the Year, Samuel Garthwaite; Sport and Fitness Shield for Academic Excellence, Samuel Garthwaite; Sport and Fitness Personal Development and Achievement Award, Tadej Ropret.
Hospitality and Tourism - The Ian Ironside Memorial Quaich for Gleneagles Patisserie Course, Asimina Fytopoulou; The Tom Kitchin Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Culinary Excellence, Neil Ramsay; The Michael Robinson Memorial Trophy for Endeavour, Maria Mata Dias; VisitScotland Award for Aspiring Young Chef of the Year, Claire Meiklejohn; SVQ Lets Get Into Hospitality Award, Erin McVicar; Sodexo Internship Award for Most Improved Student, Karolina Chrobok.
Business, Accounting and Computing - NC Administration Cup for Academic Excellence, Joshua Brailsford; NC Administration Cup for Academic Excellence, Katarzyna Borek Olszewska; NC Business Cup for Academic Excellence, Katarzyna Kalman; NC Business Cup for Personal Achievement, Sukanya Menzies; NC Computing Technologies Cup for
Academic Excellence, David Armitage; Grace Moseley Memorial Trophy for Endeavour, Thelma Adjeibea McNaught.
Early Education and Childcare - The Margaret Napier Award for NC Early Education and Childcare Group A, Ilona Lulkowska; The Margaret Napier Award for NC Early Education and Childcare Group B, Darren Gracey; The Childcare Award for NQ in Playwork and Development, Anne Fraser.
Health and Social Care - The Guildry Incorporation of Perth Award for NQ Care Intermediate 2, Adelle Hay; The Guildry Incorporation of Perth Award for NC Care, Cara Cameron; The June Lawrie Memorial Bowl for NQ Access to Nursing and Midwifery, Aleksandra Pietrasik; SVQ Student of the Year for Health and Social Care, Alasdair MacDonald.
Social Sciences - The Sár Chothrom Award for Highers for HE, Leigh Menzies.
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy SVQ Hairdressing Level 2/1 Student of the Year Award, Angela Lamont; SVQ Hairdressing Level 2/2 Student of the Year Award, Katie Camilleri; SVQ Hairdressing Level 3 Student of the Year Award, Samantha Wilson; The Alexander Rose Bowl for NC Beauty Care, Nichola Hope; Copperfields Work Based Student of the Year, Samantha Brock; Ellisons Student of the Year Award for Endeavour, Inga Vengaliene; The Matrix Award for Most Enterprising Student SVQ Level 2/1 Hairdressing, Chloe Wright; The Matrix Award for Most Enterprising Student SVQ Level 2/2 (1st Year) Hairdressing, Danielle Wilson; The Matrix Award for Most Enterprising Student SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing, Chevonne Lawrence.
The Perth College UHI Apprentice of the Year Award 2017, Karlianne Ritchie.