Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight when Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich hosted its annual Presentation of Awards events.
It began with a celebration of students who entered and were published in the national Young Writers Stranger Sagas competition.
Opening the event, Reaseheath Principal and CEO Marcus Clinton praised the students’ creativity before certificates were presented and a special trophy was awarded to Freyja Love by industry sponsor Anna Bates of Room 11 Coaching, alongside Julia Yeardley from the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.
The celebrations continued with the main ceremonies bringing together families, staff and industry partners to recognise students completing their qualifications across land-based, technical and vocational areas.
Unfortunately, extreme hot weather conditions meant the final planned ceremony had to be cancelled.
While this was disappointing for the students and families affected, college leaders reaffirmed that these achievements remain fully recognised.
Plans are now under way to ensure Agriculture, Business, Countryside, Horticulture, Floristry, Food and Foundation award winners receive the acknowledgement they deserve.
Both ceremonies were opened by Chair of Governors Jane Cowell and Marcus Clinton, before special guest speakers shared their experiences and highlighted the opportunities available to Reaseheath graduates.
On Tuesday, former Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and author John Dwyer addressed students from Public Services, Sport, Construction, Agricultural Engineering and Motor Vehicle.
On Wednesday, Animal Management alumna Kayla Bebbington, now a Dog Wellbeing Technician at Guide Dogs, returned to inspire graduates from Animal Management, Equine and Access to Higher Education.
Closing each ceremony, outgoing Reaseheath Students’ Union President Eli Broadhurst delivered the vote of thanks, celebrating the hard work, friendships and memories created throughout the year.
Individual award winners included:
Phoebe Hopkins was Most Improved Student Award for T Level Animal Management and Science
Motor Vehicle student Mohammed Almatheyb was recipient of The Endeavour and Progress Award
Construction student Charlie Hancock won Best Overall Student for Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery
T Level Animal Management and Behaviour student Delilah Finney received Progress Coach Recognition Award for Personal Development and The Best Overall Student
Motor Vehicle student Faith Windsor received The Smiths Autoparts Award for Best Overall Student
Isla Bruno Bamford received award for Best Overall Student, Level 3 Sport and Outdoor Activity and The JK Lamberton Trophy (Personal Qualities)
Agricultural Engineering student Leo Byberi picked up a Progress Coach Recognition Award for Personal Development
The Sports Award for Outstanding Achievement went to Lewie Nicholas, who also picked up The GJ England Trophy (Contribution to College Sporting Activities)
T Level Transition Animal Management student Patrick Hackett won Progress Coach Recognition Award for Personal Development
The Equine Award for Outstanding Achievement was presented to India Bickerstaffe
College Principal Marcus Clinton said: “I want to say a huge well done to every single student who completed their qualification this year, you have all been absolutely fantastic.
“It was wonderful to start the week on such a high by celebrating our creative national Young Writers winners, and equally brilliant to see so many families and industry partners coming together for our main ceremonies.
“However, we are incredibly sorry for the deep disappointment caused to those whose ceremony was disrupted by the extreme weather, and we are working on plans to ensure your hard work is properly marked.
“To the entire class of 2026, we wish you every success in your future careers. You will always be a part of the Reaseheath community, so please do keep in touch and let us know where your journey takes you next.”
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