Dumfries and Galloway College celebrates students and staff at annual awards events

Students and staff from Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) were full of summer cheer after being honoured at two annual awards events.

On Thursday, June 5, DGC’s Student Association held their Above and Beyond Awards ceremony at the Dumfries Campus, where learners and staff members were awarded prizes in categories such as Most Supportive Student, Acting with Courage and Outstanding Class Rep — as well crowning 17 Students of the Year across a range of subject areas.

The special event, which began with Student Association President Honor Gibson announcing the Above and Beyond winners, gave learners the chance to enjoy their achievements with friends and lecturers in front of DGC Principal and CEO Douglas Dickson, who was delighted to present the curriculum awards.

After the prizegiving ceremony, all the students, staff and guests came together for photographs to commemorate the day.

Then, on Friday, June 13, it was on to the college’s Stranraer Campus for its Celebration of Success Day.

DGC Principal Mr Dickson was accompanied by the Chair of the Board of Management, Caroline Stuart, to watch the proud students take centre stage as they received their awards from Interim Vice Principal Phil Storrier.

After enjoying a fantastic lunch provided by the Graze Thyme Café in Stranraer, which is owned by former DGC alumni Gill McWhirter, students then had their pictures taken with Mr Dickson and Ms Stuart to round off a day they will never forget.

Douglas Dickson, Principal and CEO, Dumfries and Galloway College, said: “The Above and Beyond Awards are a reminder of the exceptional talent, dedication and spirit that defines Dumfries and Galloway College. These awards celebrate the individuals who consistently go the extra mile ─ whether that’s in the classroom or behind the scenes.

“Our Celebration of Success Day in Stranraer is always a great occasion and everyone involved can feel incredibly proud. It was real delight to see the students presented with their certificates as we celebrated their achievements during this academic year.

“I am incredibly proud of our staff and students who inspire us all through their hard work, creativity and commitment to excellence. Their contributions make our college not just a place of learning, but a vibrant and supportive community.”

Dumfries

Above and Beyond Award winners

Most Supportive Student     Ethan Platts
Here for You Prize                                 Destinee Houston
Acting with Courage                          Sienne Wykes
Open Awards (for being great)         Matthew Sankey, Catriona Grant and Chris Connor
Outstanding Class Rep                        Steph Grier
Most Inspiring Student                         Derry Langon
Active Campus Student                      Sorin Sima
Active Campus Staff                      Connor McGeorge
Best Lecturing Staff                               Aileen Loch
Best Staff Team                                     Student Experience team
Most Fun Staff Member                        Sharon Kerr
Support Staff Award                             Steven McCracken

Academic Student of the Year Award winners

Mechanical Engineering                       John Chapman
Electrical Engineering                           Rob Walker
Renewable Transport                            Kestral Platts
Vis Comm                                                 Zechariah Musaka
Photography                                            Abi Blenkinsop
Art & Design                                             Viktoriya Ozherelyeva
Health & Social Studies                       Dylan Guenther
Sport & Fitness                                        Ben Tinning
Early Education & Childcare               Freya Patterson
LEAP                                                           Sean Allan
Business Studies                                    Sienna Wykes
Computing                                              Euan Lewis
Hairdressing                                          Lexi Bryceland
Beauty Therapy                                     Eloise Halkett
Hospitality                                               Rosie Corder
Professional Cookery                           Grace Aldridge
Construction                                          Kihanna Cassidy

Stranraer

Celebration of Success Day Winners

Construction Student of the Year                                                              Arthur Carruthers
Hairdressing Student of the Year                                                               Innes Lockhart
Beauty Therapy Student of the Year                                                         IuIiana Iatcu
Early Education & Childcare Student of the Year                                Gabriel Kelly
(LEAP) Supported Programmes Student of the Year                          Becca Kirk
Hospitality Student of the Year                                                                  Laura McColm
College Academy Student of the Year: Motor Vehicle                      Rory Corrigan
College Academy Student of the Year: Construction                       Brandon Paterson
College Academy Student of the Year: Early Ed/Childcare              Chloe McCreadie
College Academy Student of the Year: Sport & Fitness                   Leah Christine