One of the country’s most successful independent specialist land-based colleges, Reaseheath College continues to notch up record student enrolments and achievements.

Our college’s annual awards ceremonies, held over two days, celebrated the success of over 1200 Further Education students who have achieved focused technical qualifications and skills during the current academic year.

An impressive 96% find a rewarding career in their chosen industry or progress into Higher Education, with many opting to take an industry focused degree at University Centre Reaseheath.

Addressing packed audiences, our Principal and CEO, Marcus Clinton emphasised that Reaseheath remains one of the top UK providers of technical land based training and offers programmes which are supported by many key employers.

He pointed out that the Government recognised the value of technical education and that Reaseheath enjoyed outstanding success in developing crucial employability skills among its students. In particular, the college had shown itself to be excellent at developing and embracing new technologies, enabling the industries it serves to flourish, and had continued to develop and invest in many new resources and facilities.

The ceremonies were opened by David Pearson MBE, Chair of the Reaseheath College Board, and by Board Member Karol Bailey.

Guests of Honour were agriculture alumnus Sam Walton, animal management alumnus Felix Rowan-Young and Nicola Allen, Director and Building Surveyor at DA Associates.

A vote of thanks was given by Amber Jackson, President of the Student Association.

Reaseheath College this year celebrates its centenary and we are incredibly proud of the way all the students of our 100th cohort, and particularly our Student Association, have demonstrated creativity and resilience despite the ongoing challenges created by Covid-19.

The top award winners are listed below:

CROSS COLLEGE AWARD WINNERS

E C COLLINS TROPHY

Student making the best contribution to college life

Grace Robinson (Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management)

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK CUP

Student making the best all round contribution

Kalliopi Angelakopoulos (FdSc Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)

JK LAMBERTON TROPHY

For personal qualities

Alice Warmisham (C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management)

GJ ENGLAND TROPHY

Student who contributed most to sporting activities

Liam Buckley (Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT WELLBEING

Rebecca Thornton (FdSc Canine Behaviour and Training)

REASEHEATH100 AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

Ross Fuller (FdSc Zoo Management)

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ACADEMY OF FOUNDATION LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS

VOCATIONAL SKILLS – Entry Level

Most Improved Student: Declan Beadle

Best Overall Student: Declan Byrne

FOUNDATION Level 1

Best Overall Student: Daniel Burgoyne

Most Improved Student: Tommy-Joe Woodward

FOUNDATION Level 2

Best Overall Student: Jody Bouchard

Most Improved Student: Benjamin Wilson

ACADEMY OF LAND AND ENVIRONMENT

AGRICULTURE

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

Best Practical Student: Adam Bennett

Irene Lea Cup for Best Overall Student: Joseph Nagington

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Agriculture

Best Overall Student: Harry Jones

Best Practical Student: Thomas Gleave

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture

The John Platt Trophy for Excellent Endeavour: Grace Halliwell

Best Livestock Student: Cerys Fairclough

Best Arable Student: Sam Vose

FLORISTRY

NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Floristy

Bridgemere Trophy for Most Improved Student: Sophie Haydock

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry

Ian Lloyd Trophy for Endeavour: Daisy Annandale

HORTICULTURE

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Horticulture

The Dr WE Shewell-Cooper Award for Best Overall Horticulture Student: Lara Galley

The Horticultural Enthusiasts Association Award for Best Practical Student: Carl Smith

For Excellent Endeavour: Paul Thompson

COUNTRYSIDE

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Land and Environment

Best Overall Student: Mathew Marsh

Best Practical Student: Danny Bosson

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management (Countryside)

Most Improved Student: Charles Ganley

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management (Fisheries Management and Aquatic Science)

Best Overall Student: Jamie Burns

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management (Game Management)

Best Overall Student: Aidan Chadwick

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

Rob Rowlinson Award for Best Overall Student: Dale Miller

Most Improved Student: Jason Major

ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION

MOTOR VEHICLE

IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance

IMI and Motor Vehicle Dept. Award for Best Overall Student: Mohammed Saido

IMIAL Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

IMI and Engineering Consumables Award for Top Student: Freya Henderson

Best Practical Student: Charlie Reid

IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Smiths Autoparts Ltd Award for Best Overall Student: Matthew Bennett

Best Practical Student: Ben Hassall

LAND BASED ENGINEERING

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land Based Engineering

Peter Peyton Memorial Award for Best Endeavour: Marcus Hogan

Cheshire Farm Machinery Association Award for Best Practical Student: Jake Davies

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land Based Engineering

Course Manager’s Award for Practical Enterprise: Alfie Naylor

Best Overall Student: Nathaniel Prescott-Harris

North West Famers’ Trust Award for Top Student: Tai Brookes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Award for Best Practical Student: Euan Fleming

Harry West (Prees) Ltd. Award for Endeavour: Tom Crutchley

CONSTRUCTION

NOCN Level 1 in Bricklaying

Josh Cuthbertson Award for Most Conscientious Student: Jack Boffey

NOCN Cskills Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery (Site Construction)

Danny Beardmore Award for Construction – Most Endeavour: Aaron Johnson

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Pochin Award for Best Work Experience Student: Kate Cole

ACADEMY OF FOOD AND RURAL BUSINESS

FOOD

Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology and Management

CP Kelco Award for Most Oustanding Student: Summer-Nicole Hibberd

Commitment to Programme of Study: Eve Rigby

BAKERY

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Bakery

The Thomas Davies Memorial Award for Greatest Contribution: Heather Lambert

Bakery Student of the Year: Aaron Newall

Top Tier Designs for Most Progress in Cake Decorating: Lili Dufley

Course Manager’s Commendations: Madelyn Lightfoot, Sophie Meszaros, Benjamin Harvey

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery

Bakery Student of the Year: Daniel Holloway

Top Tier Designs for Most Progress in Cake Decorating: Olivia Coops

Course Manager’s Commendations: Ruan Appleby, Mollie Edwards, Rhys Williams

BUSINESS

BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Business

For Achievement and Performance: Amy Arrowsmith

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business

Most Dedicated Student: David Smith

ACADEMY OF SPORT, HEALTH AND PUBLIC SERVICES

SPORT

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies (Sport)

Student of the Year: Liam Light

BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Sport

Student of the Year: Danny Wilkinson

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

Student of the Year: Madi Hudson

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

Student of the Year: Grace Shaw

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science

Student of the Year: Molly Blears

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities

Student of the Year: Caleb Horsnail

PUBLIC SERVICES

BTEC Level 2 first Extended Certificate in Public Services

Student of the Year: Morgan Harthern

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services

Cheshire Police Award for Student of the Year: Harriet Mitchell

ACADEMY OF ANIMAL AND EQUINE MANAGEMENT AND VETERINARY NURSING

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care

Awards for Outstanding Achievement: Tia Tudball, Juliet Davies, Mollie Derbyshire, Alice Gardner, Jordana Stubbs

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management

For Outstanding Achievement: James Gillat

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management

For Outstanding Achievement: Thea Van-Shepdael

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management

For Outstanding Achievement: Ava Cunliffe, Chloe Jones, Lyndon Stolworthy

C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management

North of England Zoological Society Award for Most Outstanding Practical Sttudent: Rio James-Williams

Pets at Home Award for Outstanding Achievement: Emily Stonehouse

Tech Bacc C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management

For Best Extended Project: Carys-Abbi Herbert-Johnson

For Outstanding Achievement: Alice Mee, Marianna Stencel

VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANTS

NPTC Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants

For Outstanding Achievement: Olivia Clowes

For Outstanding Progress: Nadine Garland

EQUINE MANAGEMENT

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care

Best Overall Student: Morgan Holt

Most Improved Student: Ella Marsh

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management

Most Improved Student: Chloe Ball

Tech Bacc Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management

Best Overall Student: Madeleine Kay

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma

University Centre Reaseheath Award for Outstanding Student of the Year: Lexi Dean, Sinead Lewis