Coleg Llandrillo hosts annual Achievers' Awards Ceremony
She was one of 20 further education students recognised for outstanding performance across subject areas at the 2024/25 Achievers' Awards.
Paul Flanagan, principal of Coleg Llandrillo, said: "Like many of our Access students, this learner has been on an incredible academic journey.
Paul Flanagan, principal of Coleg Llandrillo, speaking at the event (Image: Coleg Llandrillo) "Originally joining the course to become a paramedic, this learner's growing confidence and academic success have inspired a new ambition – to pursue a career in medicine, a path once thought out of reach.
"We are incredibly proud that this learner has been accepted to study Foundation Medicine at the University of Liverpool.
"We wish them every success in their studies and in achieving their goal of becoming a doctor in the NHS."
Bryn Williams, celebrity chef and Coleg Llandrillo alumnus who spoke about his own journey (Image: Coleg Llandrillo) The ceremony featured an address from Bryn Williams, the celebrity chef and Coleg Llandrillo alumnus, who spoke about his own journey from student to internationally recognised chef.
Students are nominated for the awards by lecturers, with each winner selected by their department head and presented with a trophy during the evening.
Among this year's winners was Charlotte Smith, who won the A-level Achiever of the Year award.
All 2024/25 Achievers' Award winners (Image: Coleg Llandrillo) Ms Smith has earned top grades while volunteering at hospitals and working 16 hours a week in a care home.
Other notable winners included Heather Wynne, a Level 3 Hairdressing student who reached the WorldSkills UK national finals and secured a place on the Calligraphy Cut Scholarship, all while running a business and raising two children.
Garmon Edwards-Jones, a Level 3 Sport student, was commended for his coaching work with students with profound learning difficulties and is on track to achieve a triple Distinction.
The ceremony also honoured students who won medals in Skills Competition Wales and those who represented Wales in sport.
Aled Jones-Griffith, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai chief executive, speaking at the ceremony (Image: Coleg Llandrillo) Aled Jones-Griffith, chief executive officer of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, said:
"Those of you who have won awards tonight can be very proud to have been nominated among so many other students.
Full list of winners:
Overall Achiever of the Year / Access to HE: Isla Middleton
Skills for Life and Work: Ryan Wilson
A-levels: Charlotte Smith
Art and Design: Jodie Roberts
Business: Lily Scott-Jones
Childcare: Morgan Gavin
Computing: Osian Gerallt
Construction: Kieran Taylor-Morgan
Engineering: Zack Arnold
Hair and Beauty: Heather Wynne
Health and Social Care: Emily Hatton-Hunter
Hospitality and Catering: Isaac Williams
Media: Finlay Jones
Motor Vehicle: Rhys Whitmore
Music and Performing Arts: Reuben Neary
Public Services: Liam Parson
Sport: Garmon Edwards-Jones
Travel and Tourism: Ellie Safhill
Adult Community Learning: Ann Lynchill
Welsh-Language Student of the Year: Bethan James
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