Spotlight on star students

The spotlight will be firmly focused on Swansea College’s star students this week when they take to the stage for the 2010 Annual Awards, held in association with First Cymru.

Over 35 separate awards will be handed out during the course of the glitzy event at the Brangwyn Hall on 30th June, with recipients representing every aspect of college life from Arts, Sport and Engineering to Business, Languages and Beauty.

Popular Swansea Sound DJ Kevin Johns is once again hosting the event, where students will be honoured for their achievements over the last year.

“The event will be extra special this year as it’s our last as ‘Swansea College,’” says Principal Jeff Gunningham. “In August, a new era will begin when we merge with Gorseinon College to form Gower College Swansea. Choosing winners for this year’s awards ceremony has been as difficult as ever as we have some amazing students who have performed exceptionally well both in terms of academic success and personal achievement. Some of the learning journeys experienced by our winners this year are truly inspirational.”

“We are delighted to support this event again in 2010,” adds First Cymru’s Interim Managing Director Kevin Hart. “First has enjoyed a close relationship with Swansea College for many years and it is appropriate that we join them in celebrating their achievements at the end of another successful year.”

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From 20th August 2010, Swansea College will merge with Gorseinon College to form Gower College Swansea.

Swansea College gratefully acknowledges our sponsors for the 2010 Annual Student Award ceremony: Action Recruitment; First Cymru; Harcourt Litho; Harris Brothers Tyres Ltd; Inspirations; Mechatronics; South Wales Evening Post; Swansea Life; The Publicity Centre; Triax and Ty Arian Solicitors.

The 2010 winners were:
Art and Design – Mark Sorensen
English and Languages – Claudia Evans
Humanities and Social Studies – Fern Davies
International Baccalaureate – Alex Benjamin
Maths and Science – Helen Adams
Media and Photography – Richard Owen
Music and Performing Arts – Harriet Ackland
International – Wenwen Gu
Computing and IT – Kirstie Thomas
Electrical Installation – Philip Hughes
Digital Technology – Shaun Logan
Engineering Technology – Robert Morgan
Motor Vehicle – Jordan Watson
Plumbing – Luke Charles
Beauty Therapy – Louise Vickers
Hairdressing – Sara Whitelock
Holistics – Joe-aan Duthie
Health and Social Care – Adam Bendle
Supported Studies – Rhiannon Butcher
Childcare – Natalie Maddock
14-16 Student of the Year – Kirsty Lewis
Accountancy – Brian Aspland
Business, Law and Finance – Fernand Sylla
Hospitality and Catering – Ashley Lewis
Public Services – Laura Davies
Sport and Leisure – Jamie Davies
Travel and Tourism – Egija Cinovska
Business College – Alan Thorne
Modern Apprentice – Ben Turnbull
Skill Build – Zoe Clements
Skill Build Adult – Michelle Young
Adult Learner – Richard Thomas
Community Partnership – Year 2 National Diploma Sport [Development and Fitness]
Sportsperson of the Year – Eli Walker
Tutor of the Year – Ceri Roberts

Faculty award winners were:
A Levels and the Arts – Alex Benjamin
Engineering and IT – Ben Turnbull
Sports, Lifestyle and Business – Laura Davies
Social and Vocational – Adam Bendle

Overall Student of the Year – Ben Turnbull