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Student Success Celebrated at Northern Regional College Student Awards

Northern Regional College was delighted to host its annual Student Awards last week to celebrate the outstanding success, dedication and resilience of its students across all campuses.

The awards ceremony held in Causeway Campus in Coleraine provided a special opportunity for the College community and local industry partners to honour inspirational students who consistently go above and beyond. This year’s event showcased the diversity and achievements of the student body, not only celebrating academic achievement but also remarkable personal growth, resilience and meaningful contributions to college life and the wider community.

Congratulating the award winners, Mel Higgins, Principal & Chief Executive of Northern Regional College said:

“It is always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our students. There was an incredible atmosphere full of pride as families, friends, lecturers and employers came together to recognise students who have excelled. Their determination and passion for learning are truly inspiring, setting a shining example for others across the College community. I offer my warmest congratulations to all award recipients and wish them continued success in the future.”

The winners were:

Highest Achieving Student – Exceptional Academic Achievement

Lenni Watkins (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care)
Lily Tighe (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care)
Parker Burke (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice)
Zoey Hopkins (Level 3 Business)
Josh Walls (BTEC Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment)

Inspirational Student Award – Nominated by Staff

Anastazja Kobylinska (Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development)
Caitlyn Jennings (Level 2 Traineeship in Beauty Therapy) (Highly Commended)
Sinead McCartney (Level 5 Animal Management) (Highly Commended)
Zak Corscadden (Transition to College) (Highly Commended)

Inspirational Student – Nominated by Peers

Lauren Darragh (Level 3 Performing Arts) (Highly Commended)
Peyton Browne (Level 3 Performing Arts) (Highly Commended)

Class Representative of the Year

Alice McLernon (L2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development Traineeship)

Students’ Union Member

Theo Phillips

Essential Skills Student of the Year

Carol Peden

Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Brona Brolly (L2 Childcare Traineeship) (Highly Commended)

Adult Learner of the Year

Chelsea McGothigan (Level 3 Catering)
Wilma Williamson (Level 2 Childcare) (Highly Commended)
Brandon Lee (L3 Access Diploma in Social Science) (Highly Commended)

Demonstrated Growth and Progression

Herschelle Dauz (Level 3 Business)
Stephanie McGannon Pattern (L3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development) (Highly Commended)
Rebecca McLernon (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Childcare) (Highly Commended)

Kindness in College Award

Emer McErlaine (Transition to College)
Patricia Mullholland (Level 2 Childcare) (Highly Commended)

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