Students recognised at UNITED* Student Awards

Student Awards night celebrated the incredible talent and commitment of our UNITED students.

Last night our UNITED Student Awards 2025/26 brought students and staff together for an afternoon of celebration, highlighting not only academic excellence, but the determination and resilience of our students.

From Hairdressing, Counselling and Sport to Integrative Healthcare and Moray School of Art, the event was a powerful reminder of what our students can achieve, and the strength of the supportive, inclusive environment that helps them succeed.

Award Winners

Student Voice Representative of the Year Award

• Lauren Innes – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts  
• Kerry Newman – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
• Kelsey Grant – HNC Counselling
• Sam Angus – HNC Sports Coaching and Development
• Georgia Thompson – Foundation in Hairdressing (SCQF Level 5) 
• Niamh Brown – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
• Julie Eagles & Morven Ferguson – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 1

Rising to the Challenge Award

• Jenna Gillies – Health & Social Care (SCQF Level 6)
• Murron Montgomerey – UAL Performing and Production Arts
• Kerry Newman – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
• Amy Shepherd – HND Counselling Year 2
• Dylan Johnstone – NQ Sport and Fitness
• Bonnie Dunbar – Foundation in Hairdressing (SCQF Level 5) 
• Devon Davey – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
• Miriam Walker – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 1

Inspirational Student Award

• Katrina Buchan – HNC Social Services
• Talia Forbes – HNC Acting and Performance
• Lucy Harris – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
• Rachael Tame – HND Counselling Year 2
• Ivan Kordivskyi – BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness Year 2
• Donna Campbell – Foundation in Hairdressing (SCQF Level 5) 
• Isla Smart – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
• Claire McCarroll – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 4

Issy McNeill Award

• Julie Eagles – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 1

FE Student of the Year Award

• Heidi Geddes – SWAP: Access to Nursing
• Kyle Hedley – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts 
• Spike Coates – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
• Vicki King – Counselling: An Introduction (SCQF Level 5)
• Callum Morrison – Sport and Fitness
• Amy Wight – National 5 English
• Elias Morrison – Higher English
• Gregor Naysmith – Current Hairdressing Techniques (SCQF Level 6)
• Daisy Prendeville – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
• Louise Rogers – Essential Massage Skills SCQF 6

HE Student of the Year Award

• Fin McQueen – HNC Healthcare Practice
• Harris Huggan – HNC Acting and Performance
• Chase Nelson – BA (Hons) Fine Art Year 1
• Sarah Ward – HND Counselling Year 2
• Grace Jenkins – BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness Year 3
• Justine East – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 4

FE to HE Progression Award

• Cody Fraser – HNC Healthcare Practice
• Kirsty Buchan – HNC Acting and Performance
• Joan Scott – BA (Hons) Fine Art Year 2
• Sam Russell – HNC Sports Coaching and Development
• Caroline Redgrift – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 3

Overall Student of the Year Award

• Becky Rhodes – SWAP: Access to Nursing
• Roze McAfee – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts 
• Spike Coates – UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
• Matthew Kayser – HNC Counselling
• Luca Green – HNC Sports Coaching and Development
• Sophie Bowman – Current Hairdressing Techniques (SCQF Level 6)
• Nalize Van Straaten – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF 6)
• Ewelina Podgorecka – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare Year 4

Congratulations to you all! Your hard work, creativity, and perseverance are truly inspiring.