On Thursday 11 September, Harrow College showcased the achievements of its extraordinary students plus celebrated and acknowledged their successes at the annual Student Awards ceremony, held at Harrow Arts Centre.
Over 35 students were nominated, and the awards presentation included five curriculum star winners, 10 cross-college awards and the highest honour: The Principal’s Award. Those achievements were either academic achievements, overcoming personal challenges or embracing student life and all it can bring.
The ceremony also recognised the links Harrow College has with a range of local, national and global organisations who provide support for students with experiences of industry and enable us to provide candidates to develop their workforce talent. This year we were proud to acknowledge our work with Capgemini, as Employer of the Year, and Specialist Care Services who won our Apprentice Employer of the Year.
Over 120 guests attended the event, hosted by Harrow College Principal, Clive Hodge, and included The Worshipful Mayor of the London Borough of Harrow, Councillor Anjana Patel, as well as students, parents, staff and other members of the local community.
We were delighted to welcome special guest speaker, Taz Khan, founder of London’s Community Kitchen, an organisation we work closely with. Taz’s remarkable transition from the culinary realm to social entrepreneurship, championing sustainable initiatives and addressing food insecurity, serves as a beacon of inspiration. Taz shared his journey and truly inspirational story with the audience.
And the winners are....
Our well-deserving winners included:
- School of Business, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy and Sport - Nikiben Patel
- Art & Design, Building Services and Health & Social Care and Childcare - Danielle Rikan Kemp
- School of Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support - Larisa Nitu
Science, ICT and Media School - Jeffrey Harve - ESOL and our cross-college English & Maths - Ranim Almhawesh
- Industry Placement Award - Caio Alves Araujo
- International Industry Placement Award - Kimberly Isuru-Ajaguna
- Employer of the Year - Capgemini
- Apprentice Employer of the Year - Specialist Care Services
- Apprentice of the Year - Chloe Brockton
- Adult Learner of the Year - Svetlana Sestacova
- Student Ambassador of the Year - Bhumika Surendra
- Volunteering Award - Nisarg Amrutlal and Ramzy Rashid
The Principal's Award
Harrow College Principal, Clive Hodge, presented The Principal’s Award to Rim Hammadi, highlighting how she demonstrated remarkable dedication, achieving excellent results whilst also providing guidance and encouragement to other students.
Clive also commented on the evening saying:
“One of the best things about working at Harrow College is finding out even more about our amazing students and listening to just some of the brilliant things they are doing to prepare for their next steps and set themselves up for a fantastic future. It heartens me to see the effort and the tenacity our students demonstrate towards their studies and the kindness and thanks they show to their tutors and peers. It is so encouraging to see them achieve and succeed. Harrow College really is the place for students to thrive!”
Our Awards Night
Photography by Rob Addis