College celebrates the work of its students and staff

Darlington College of Technology's annual awards ceremony was staged at the town's Civic Theatre and saw dozens of people honoured.

The event was compered by BBC Radio Cleveland presenter Matthew Davies and college external relations director, Sue Campbell.

Fashion students helped provide entertainment, showcasing many of their latest designs.

Award winners at the event were:

JOURNALISM & MEDIA

Evening Gazette Prize for Best Pre-Entry News Journalism Student Maddy Biddulph; Yorkshire Post Prize for Best Journalism NCTJ Journalism Performance Vicky Brook; The Northern Echo Award for Best Feature Writing Anthony Osbourne; BASF Public Affairs Prize for Best Performance Geoffrey Matthew Moore; BASF Media Law Prize for Best Performance Elizabeth Walker; NCTJ pre-entry certificate in Newspaper Journalism Student of the Year Geoffrey Matthew Moore; HND Journalism Student of the Year Matthew Wallace; Student Award for Outstanding Performance in Journalism and Media Jennifer Sugden; Student for Best Media Project Eve Lucy Doherty; Media Moving Image Student of the Year Simon Weightman; Media Audio Student of the Year Vikki Lang.

SPORTS, LEISURE & TOURISM

Sherwoods Trophy for Sports Student of the Year Theo Panayi; Derek Wills Travel Award for Best Travel and Tourism Student Nicola Elizabeth Milne; "The Happy Skischule Wildschnau" - Student of the Year Uniformed Services Hayley Walker; "The Happy Skischule Wildschnau" - Student of the Year Outdoor Education Chris Beattie The Headlam Hall Prize for Travel Student of the Year Kate Donald; Sports Student of the Year Darren Pearson; Football Development Centre Student of the Year Stephen Hutchinson; Pre 16 Student of the Year in Sports, Leisure and Tourism Scott Wilson; Student Ambassador of the Year in Sports, Leisure and Tourism Graham Mitchell.

HOTEL, CATERING & HOSPITALITY

Sheila Welsh Memorial Award for Kitchen and Larder Nicola Headon; Sheila Welsh Memorial Award for Patisserie and Confectionery Louise Atkins; Sheila Flook Memorial Award in Hotel, Hospitality and Catering Martin Busby; Nicola Colley Award for the student making the most of College resources Nathan David Parry; Oldfields Restaurant Modern Apprentice of the Year in Hotel, Hospitality and Catering Chris Maslin; Academy Catering Trophy Andrea F Jenkins; Bakery Skills Award Chiara Savino; Catering Student of the Year Samantha Walker; Hotel & Hospitality Student of the Year Andrew Owens; HNC Hospitality Management Student of the Year Clare Wardle; HND Hospitality Management Student of the Year Rebecca Dougill; Pre 16 Student of the Year in Hotel, Hospitality and Catering Tony Wood; Student Ambassador of the Year in Hotel, Hospitality and Catering Craig Richard Woodgate.

CHILDCARE, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

GlaxoSmithKline Prize for Full Time Student of the Year Clare Andrews; GlaxoSmithKline Prize for Part Time Student of the Year in Health and Social Care Jane Barnett - Appleby; The Elspeth Moir Trophy for Health and Care Student who merits special consideration Stacy Herbert; Blyford Progress Award BTEC Nursery Nursing Gemma Firth; ICI Division T8 Award for BTEC in Nursery Nursing Helen Jackson; The Guillian Barre Syndrome Award for AVCE most dedicated Student Matthew Strong; Harriet Taylor Award for NNEB Student of the Year Pamela Laverick; Margaret Deehan Award for the Health and Care Student who has made the Most Progress Samar Chaaban; Darlington Borough Council Prize for Student of the Year in Care Lucy Ellen Brownbridge; Jentone Freight Services Best Playwork Student of the Year Michelle Emms; CACHE Certificate in Childcare Student of the Year Emma Holt; Early Years Childcare and Education Levels 2&3 Student of the Year Miranda Adele Kirby; Health and Social Care Student of the Year Rebecca Wray; Registered Manager Award NVQ 4 Student of the Year Robert Evans; NCFE Diploma in Counselling Student of the Year Julie Scott; Pre 16 Student of the Year in Health and Care Laura Kathryn Hodgson; Student Ambassador of the Year in Health and Care Julie Atterby.

PERFORMING ARTS

Ron's Music Rock & Pop Student of the Year Kirsty McIntosh; Best performer Simon Hargreaves; Best Singer Sara Coatsworth; Student Ambassador of the Year in Performing Arts Sara Coatsworth.

HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

The Dermalogica Student of the Year Level 2 Rosie Meduir; The Dermalogica Student of the Year Level 3 Nadia Issa; Saks Prize for Hairdressing Student of the Year Jason Scott; Modern Apprentice of the Year in Hair and Beauty Lyndsey Allinson; Level 2 Hairdressing Student of the Year Michelle Lauren Addison; Hairdressing Student of the Year Helen Elizabeth Cawood; Beauty Student of the Year Nadia Issa; NVQ 1 Achievement Award in Hair & Beauty Andrew James; Student Ambassador of the Year in Hair and Beauty Delva Guerrero.

ENGINEERING

Thyssen Krupp Automotive Tallent Chassis Ltd Award for BTEC National Diploma Year 1 Dalvinder S Khing; Flight Precision Ltd Prize for HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering Iain Armstrong; Cummins Prize for HNC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Stuart Parry; Institute of Inc. Engineers Arnold Cook Memorial Prize for BTEC HNC Manufacturing Mark William Atkinson; Institute of Inc. Engineers Henry Williams Donation Prize BTEC HNC Mechanical Engineering Mark Johns; Darchem Award for City & Guilds 6983 (229 Part II) Fabrication and Welding Year 2 Ben Hook; Roy Smith Award for City & Guilds Part Time 4000 Service & Repair of Vehicles Leon Henry; Bramall Ford Award for City & Guilds 4000 NVQ3 Motor Vehicle Chantal Darlow; Electrolux Outdoor Products Prize for BTEC National Certificate Year 2 Mark Robinson; Allerton Engineering Prize City & Guilds 6983 Fabrication and Welding James Emerson Wearmouth; Alan Reed Modern Apprentice of the Year in Engineering Ryan England; Engineering Student of the Year Robert Johnson; Vehicle Refinishing Level 1 Full Time Student of the year Matthew Green; 4100-02 Progression Award in Automotive Service and Repair Level 2 Full Time Student of the Year Brian Welsh; HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student of the Year David John Littlefair; HNC Telecommunications Engineering Student of the Year Gavin King; HNC Manufacturing Engineering Student of the Year Graham Speed; HNC Mechatronics Student of the Year Nick Gilbert; HND Manufacturing Engineering Student of the Year Mark Hebron; HND Mechatronics Student of the Year Gerry Kelly; HND Mechanical Engineering Student of the Year Malcolm Holt; Pre 16 Student of the Year in Engineering Scott Vickers; Student Ambassador of the Year in Engineering Kylie McGinness.

COMPUTING, IT & BUSINESS ADMIN

OyezStraker Prize for NVQ 1 Administration Elizabeth Kershaw; Darlington Building Society Prize for Part Time Student of the Year in Business and Computing Denise Percival; Newcastle Building Society Award for the Most Promising 1st Year Student in Business and Computing Ben Walton; Taylor Woodrow Prize for Part Time Student NVQ Administration Jaqueline Hughes; Principal's Award for Most Innovative Application within an IT Project Jonathan Douglas Grieve; Award for Best Achievement in Business and Computing Andrew McKay; Returners to Work Award Ann Stabler; Curtis Office Supplies Business Admin Student of the Year Alex Smith; HNC/D Computing Student of the Year Kirsten Nixon; Modern Apprentice of the Year in Business and Computing Lindsay Earnshaw; Pre 16 Student of the Year for Computing Nicola Jones; Student Ambassador of the Year in Business and Computing Peter Burgin.

ART & DESIGN

Art Shop Prize for First Diploma in Design David Roberts; Art Shop Award for National Diploma in Design Student of the Year Simon Alderson; Leggs Award for the Most Commercial 2nd Year Art and Design Student Emily Carter Gibson; Elan Award for the Most Innovative 2nd Ye ar ND Fashion Student Jodie Richardson; Progression Award in Art and Design Richard James Ellis; National Diploma in Graphics Student of the Year Antony Greenwood; National Diploma in Fashion Student of the Year Laura Scaife; National Diploma in Multimedia Student of the Year James Godfrey; Photography Student of the Year Stephen Pearson; Pre 16 Student of the Year Araminta Edmondson; Student Ambassador of the Year in Art and Design Robert Allen.

CONSTRUCTION

Wharton Construction Prize for NVQ2 Carpentry and Joinery Year 2 Martin David Molinski; National Certificate Building Studies - Year 2 Student of the Year Peter Andrew Gladstone; Stephen Bell Memorial Award sponsored by Walter Thompson for Best Brickwork Student Michael McGarrell; Carnell Construction Award for NVQ 3 Brickwork John Bell; The Shepherd Construction Price for HNC in Building Studies Kay Devlin; The Alan Heavysides Prize for NVQ2 1st Year Student - Carpentry and Joinery William Allison; M&M Plasline Prize for NVQ 3 Carpentry and Joinery Matthew Fox; Hathaway Roofing Prize for BTEC National Certificate 1st Year Michael David Kettlewell; Browne Smith Baker Award for AVCE Built Environment 2nd Year Laurence Hindmarsh; British Gypsum Prize for Best Construction Student Andrew Clarkson; British Gypsum Thistle Plastering Student of the Year Martin Horner; Modern Apprentice of the Year in Construction Ashley Wilford; Construction Industry Training Board Award for Best School Pupil on a Link Programme Damon Gowling; Chartered Institute of Building Level 4 Diploma in Site Management Student of the Year Richard Antony Lovell; Most Improved Prize Carpentry and Joinery Keiran Kelly; Full Time Craft Student of the Year Simon Christopher Armstrong.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

SMK Award for Institute of Operations Management Neil Carter; Darlington Building Society Prize for Best Student of the Association of Accounting Technicians Kim Holmes; Latimer Hinks Prize for ILEX Student of the Year Kaye E Johnson-Walker; Huddersfield Cert Ed/PGCE Year 1 Student of the Year Carole Rudd; Huddersfield Cert Ed/PGCE Year 2 Student of the Year James J Nolan; Sunderland Cert Ed/PGCE Student of the Year Michael Clay; CMI Diploma in Management Student of the Year Rebecca Gustard; CMI Executive Diploma in Management Student of the Year John Husband; CMI Executive Diploma in Strategic Management Student of the Year Viktoria Allan; ESOL Student of the Year Rajwinder Kaur; Access Humanities and Social Science Student of the Year Andrea Morgan; BA History and English Student of the Year Andrea Mason; Language Student of the Year Andrew Miller; Sign Language Student of the Year Rosemary Watson; 7407 Certificate in Further Education Teaching Student of the Year Rosemary Berks; Sage Student of the Year Tracy Dick; CIPS Student of the Year Wendy Croshaw; CIMA Student of the Year Tanya Greenwell; CMI Certificate in Management Student of the Year Neil Ross; TUC Student of the Year Jean West.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Gary Boutell Memorial Award for Progress in Maths Sheila Barbara Kingdon; Rachel Wakeford Positive Student Award Zoe Wood; John H Wooley Memorial Award for Best Achievement Ben Marsh; Adult Learner Award - Literacy Elizabeth Mann; Vic Brown Memorial Award for Adult Learner in Numeracy Janet Waite; Pathways Progress Award Christine Whattam; Student Ambassador of the Year in Curriculum Development Andrew James.

DARLINGTON COLLEGE AT Catterick

Catterick Learning Centre Army Student of the Year Matthew Grief; North Yorkshire Learndirect Student of the Year Paul Kirk; Army Torch Learndirect Student of the Year John Hill; Commitment to Lifelong Learning Award Bill Callen; Catterick Learning Centre North Yorkshire IT Community Learner Khumar Gurung.

ADULT COMMUNITY

Senior Learner of the Year William E Blewitt; Community Learner of the Year Terence Taylor; Community Learndirect Student of the Year Tony Robson; Community Award for Personal Achievement Julie Bradding; Newsquest North East Communigate Award for Community Group of the Year Skill For Volunteers Mel Baker, Brian Bell, Angela Campbell, Anthony P Creegan, John Robert Davidson, Andrew Dixon, Michelle Donald, Clive Hinson, Arthur Hughes, Michael Nicholson, George Peeke, Janet Simpson, Sarah Small; Ian Thormberry, Terence Taylor.

STAFF AWARDS

New Employee of the Year Dan Hanratty, Annual Achievement Award BS1-4 Stephen Day, Annual Achievement Award PM1-4 Workshop Tutor/Lecturer Stephen Gregory, Annual Achievement Award PM1-4 Manager Susan Hepworth, Employee of the Year Award Karen Wilson, Team Award Carpentry and Joinery Team and Childcare Centre at DCOT & DCAT.