A Night of Celebration, Success and Achievement
On Monday night, Preston College proudly hosted its annual Student Awards and what a night it was!
From a nomination pool of 101 exceptional individuals, 18 finalists were chosen across six award categories. Together with their friends and family, and the tutors who nominated them, the finalists enjoyed an evening filled with celebration, recognition and pride.
The Student Awards, now in its third year, is an evening dedicated to celebrating our most exceptional students; those who have gone above and beyond, inspired others, raised the standard, and broken barriers to achieve excellence.
The winners and highly commended students were announced and presented with trophies and certificates by Principal and Chief Executive Simon Nixon and Chair of the Board Jose Sedano-Martinez.
Simon Nixon, Principal and Chief Executive says; “At this time of the year I am privileged to be part of many awards celebrations and end-of-year achievements, and this occasion is no exception. The Student Awards truly highlight the incredible students we have at our college, and I for one am extremely honoured to be here; listening to all the incredible reasons why these students have been nominated and sharing their successes with their tutors, their friends and family.
To be in a room full of such inspirational students makes us all realise why we do our jobs. It’s a very proud moment to be able to share this with everyone.”
Vice Principal Mick Noblett and Vice Principal Iain Stott led the proceedings, announcing the finalists and winners through heartfelt videos from the students’ tutors.
The evening was further enriched with captivating performances by the Actor Training Academy’s Grace and Elliott, while student filmmakers and photographers Jake and Callum expertly captured the event.
A big thank you to everyone involved in making the event a night to remember.
Please scroll down to see the names of this years winners and highly commended students.
Our 2025 Students Award Winners!
Above and Beyond
Winner: Yensi Vargas Mojica – Level 2 Joinery
Highly Commended: Chenel Kellett – Level 3 Diploma Travel & Tourism
Highly Commended: Mohammed Aziz – Level 1 Automotive
Breaking Barriers
Winner: Anna Myerscough – Level 1 Caring for Children
Highly Commended: Gavin Longworth – Level 2 NVQ Barbering
Highly Commended: Harith Timol – Next Steps
Personal Achievement
Winner: Cameron Hughes – Level 3 TLevel Engineering Design and Development
Highly Commended: Bruce Moyle – Level 3 Certificate for Entry in Public Services
Highly Commended: Ruby Dunn – Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Community Impact
Winner: Marya Momand – Level 3 Applied Science
Highly Commended: Lexie Millings – Level 1 Public Services and Business
Highly Commended: Louis Jones – Level 3 Art and Design
Invaluable Contributor
Winner: Jessica Robinson – Level 3 Public Services
Highly Commended: Claudia Hauzer – Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Highly Commended: Eliza Wilson – Level 3 Performing and Production Arts
Rising Star
Winner: Kyle Woods-Lowry – Level 1 Plumbing
Highly Commended: Jennifer Falodun – Level 2 Hairdressing
Highly Commended: Joshua Riding – Level 2 Electrical
STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2025
The coveted student of the year is chosen by Simon Nixon from all of the above winners. And this year’s Student of the Year winner is:
CAMERON HUGHES
