UNITED Student Award winners revealed
Student Awards night showcased the incredible talent, dedication of our UNITED students and highlighted the diverse journeys and accomplishments of our students.
On Tuesday, 10th June, our UNITED Student Awards 2024/25 brought together staff and students for unforgettable celebration of achievement, resilience, and inspiration.
From Health and Social Care and Performing Arts to Integrative Healthcare and Moray School of Art, students were recognised for their outstanding contributions, personal growth, and academic excellence.
Award Winners
Student Voice Representative of the Year
- Mikalina Bell – HNC Social Services
- Hazel Lawson – HNC Acting & Performance
- Susan Wilson – BA (Hons) Fine Art (Year 3)
- Lesley Oman – HNC Counselling
- Zane (Abigail) Little – Sport and Fitness (SCQF Level 6)
- Julie Ireland – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 3)
Rising to the Challenge Award
- Wendy MacLennan – NQ Health & Social Care Essentials (SCQF Level 6)
- Kirsty Buchan – UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Art
- Jan McCormack – BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Deirdre Stephen – COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Connor Cowie – HNC Sports Coaching and Development
- Bresilda Haka – Hairdressing: Current Techniques (SCQF Level 6)
- Zoe Murray – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
- Karen Cameron – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 1)
Inspirational Student Award
- Miley Petrie – NC Health & Social Care (SCQF Level 6)
- John Sharp – UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Art
- Eboni Walton – UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
- David Henderson – HNC Counselling
- Teaghan Hull – HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise
- Courtney Ness – Foundation Hairdressing (SCQF level 5)
- Eilidh Milne – Advanced Nail Technology (SCQF Level 5)
- Nikki Byrne – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 1)
Issy McNeill Award
- Mia Wilson – Access to Integrative Healthcare and Sports Therapy
FE Student of the Year
- Francesca Kelly – SWAP: Access to Nursing (SCQF level 6)
- Chloe Catmore – UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Art
- Tomas Callister – UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
- Logan Boyfield – Preparing for Uniformed and Emergency Services (SCQF Level 5)
- Shelley Greaves – Higher English
- Yuliia Strelok – Hairdressing: Current Techniques (SCQF Level 6)
- Nalize Van Straaten – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 5)
- Jelena Nikolajeva – Access to Integrative Healthcare and Sports Therapy (SCQF Level 5/6)
HE Student of the Year
- Freya Gordon – HNC Healthcare Practice
- Lauren Caldwell – HNC Acting & Performance
- Claire Gordon – BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Emma Cooke – HNC Counselling
- Isla Coull – HNC Sports Coaching and Development
- Amanda Menzies – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 3)
FE to HE Progression Award
- Alex Ross – HNC Healthcare Practice
- DJ Roy – HNC Acting & Performance
- Valeria Ortovia – BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Cara Coull – BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness (Year 4)
- Luke Fairley – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 1)
Overall UNITED Student of the Year
- Xiang Li – HNC Healthcare Practice
- Lilly Dee – Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media
- Claire Gordon – BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Sarah Dougan – HND Counselling
- Katja Blunden – BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness (Year 2)
- Georgina Wilson – Hairdressing: Current Techniques (SCQF Level 6)
- Sorche Dawson – Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 6)
- Judith Webster-Feasey – BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare (Year 1)
Congratulations to you all! Your hard work, creativity, and perseverance are truly inspiring.
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