Celebrating outstanding student success at our 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony
07/07/2025Our 2025 Annual Awards ceremony, compèred by Deputy Principal, Joe Baldwin, was held in our STEAM Academy on 26 June and celebrated outstanding success amongst our student body. Principal and CEO, Viv Buckley, delivered a Principal’s address commending students’ outstanding academic achievements, commitment to study and determination to succeed this year.
During the course of the evening, 28 awards were presented to students who had demonstrated skill, passion and motivation for their studies, as well as those who have contributed to wider college life.
Over 100 guests attended the event, including family members, College tutors, College Governors and local councillors, Councillor Gavin Thomas and Councillor Martin Rock. Also in attendance were Bridgend College Fellows, Suzanne Packer and Paul Croke.
Following the main award presentation, two final awards were given to recognise students’ impact at a College-wide level.
The ‘Commitment to Study Award’ was presented to Morgan Ellery, a student who has shown significant improvement over the academic year. The ‘College Learner of the Year’, otherwise known as The Principal’s Award, was presented to Melody Cheung in recognition of her outstanding achievements this year.
In addition to the student awards, Welsh Water was presented with the Employer Partnership Award. Over the past three years, they have worked in collaboration with the College to ensure high-quality apprenticeship training, particularly within the areas of Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
We would once again like to congratulate the following winners on their well-deserved awards:
Zoe Thomas – Learner of the Year in Health and Social Care, The Idris Jones Memorial Award
Tia Norris – Learner of the Year in Childhood Studies, The Elizabeth John Award
Miles Beer – Learner of the Year in Land Based
Lexi Tudor – Learner of the Year in Art and Design
Melody Cheung – Learner of the Year in Digital Technologies
Ben Williams – Learner of the Year in Performing Arts and Music
Dylan Case – Learner of the Year in Sport
Darcey-Jane Williams – Learner of the Year in Public Services
Ashton Moore – Learner of the Year in Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Marli Desmond – Learner of the Year in Tourism and Hospitality
Aston Deforges Grey – Learner of the Year in Information Technology
Sayed Hamed Dehqan – Learner of the Year in Skills
Jaydan Greedy – Learner of the Year in Science and Engineering
Evan Roberts – Learner of the Year in Construction
Carmina Medel – Learner of the Year for Step Up
Alan Penny – Learner of the Year for Adult Community Learning
Morgana Luke – Learner of the Year in Independent Living Skills
Morgan Ellery – Learner of the Year for Work-Based Learning, The Dominic Award
Briallen Weaver – Enterprise Learner of the Year
Levi McCormick – Junior Apprentice of the Year
Aled Richards – Welsh Champion of the Year
Sarah Richards – Learner of the Year in Higher Education, The Sandra Francis Memorial Award
Welsh Water – Employer Partnership Award
Courtney Carter – Skills to Success Award, Bridgend Campus
Samuel Humphreys – Skills to Success Award, Pencoed Campus
Morgan Ellery – Commitment to Study Award
Melody Cheung – College Learner of the Year, The Principal’s Award
