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Further Education Awards

2nd November 2023

Paston College, City College Norwich and Easton College have celebrated the achievements of 27 outstanding students at our annual Further Education (FE) Awards.  

The select group of award winners were chosen from more than 5,500 students who studied on FE courses with the colleges last year.   

The awards cover the full range of FE courses offered across our colleges - from entry level qualifications, through to GCSEs, A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, UAL awards and Access to Higher Education courses.  

The awards ceremony was held in the Green Room at Easton College. 

The award for Student of the Year for A Levels at Paston went to Gabriella Gordon, a ‘very bright and capable’ student with ‘masses of potential and big ambitions’. Gabriella showed remarkable grit and determination to overcome challenges, achieving 3 excellent grades including an A in Law. 

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Congratulations to all our 2023 FE Award Winners: 

  • Student of the Year for Access to Higher Education - Niamh McAllister 
  • Student of the Year for Education and Training - Scott Mynett  
  • Student of the Year for Inclusive Learning (City College Norwich) - Matthew Hayden  
  • Student of the Year for Inclusive Learning (Easton College) - Freya Maggs  
  • Student of the Year for Inclusive Learning (Paston College) - Elsie Hole-Jones 
  • Student of the Year for Aspire - Florrie Scarfe 
  • Student of the Year for Pre-Employment Training (MINT) - Adam Hatson  
  • Student of the Year for English - Asia Wynne  
  • Student of the Year for Maths - Kieran Marshall  
  • Student of the Year for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Sasha Ploskin  
  • Student of the Year for Adult Essential Skills - Naomi Day 
  • Student of the Year for Academic Progression (GCSE's) - 2 Winners - Leen Alhamoy & Ana Sipitca  
  • Student of the Year for Construction - Rebecca Nakimera 
  • Student of the Year for Creative, Production and Performing Arts - Jack Bernardin 
  • Student of the Year for Media, Business and Digital Industries - Owen Ettridge  
  • Student of the Year for Engineering - Alfie Brooker  
  • Student of the Year for Animal and Equine - Abby Seaman  
  • Student of the Year for Land-Based Industries sponsored by Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) - Lauren Matthews  
  • Student of the Year for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - Lily-Mai Galasky  
  • Student of the Year for Hospitality and Catering - Bobby Vetere  
  • Student of the Year for Health and Social Care and Childcare - Keira May  
  • Student of the Year for Sport and Public Services - Lewis Cram 
  • Student of the Year for A Levels (City College Norwich) - Scarlett Alborough  
  • Student of the Year for A Levels (Paston College) - Gabriella Gordon  
  • The James Barr Memorial Award - Chisom Okorie  
  • The Governors' Robert Walton Award for Outstanding Contribution to College Life - Layla Ali 
  • The Governors' Award for Outstanding Student Achievement - Gabriella Gordon