Best in Further Education Awards

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Congratulations from your Prinicpal

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our 2025 Best in Further Education Awards, one of the highlights in our annual calendar at North West Regional College. Today’s event is part of a week-long series of events across our campuses which recognise and celebrate over 200 College learners from our extensive portfolio of Further Education programmes, including Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas. To each of you collecting awards today, I offer you my warmest congratulations.

This is a day I am sure you have been looking forward to sharing in the company of your classmates, lecturers and with your families and friends who have all supported you every step of the way. Today we acknowledge the best of the best from our Further Education courses – these awards recognise the dedication and commitment you have made to our college community and to your future career opportunities.

Congratulations again to each of you, and I wish you continued success in the next stage of your career.

Leo Murphy
Principal and Chief Executive

Award Winners

Academic Achievement

For the student/s achieving top grade/s (or predicted or based on work to-date)
- Christina Armstrong - OCN Level 2 Hairdressing (Traineeship)
- Zoe Campbell - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Courtney Corrigan - Level 3 Diploma in Health Studies
- Cara Devine - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Leo Griffin - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (FE) - FT Strabane, Year 1
- Tyler Harkin - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (FE) - FT Strabane, Year 1
- Nicole McCrudden - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Nicole Moran - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Naoimh Porter - Level 3 Diploma in Health Studies
- Dylan Sills - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT - FT Strabane, Year 2
Contribution to a Team

Be that for sports, project work, competitions, etc.
- Denise Dooher - Level 3 Diploma in Health Studies
- Adam McGinley - BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in IT - FT Strabane, Year2
Displaying Creativity and Innovation

For students who were innovative, produced creative solutions to problems or whose original thinking resulted in positive outcomes.
- Adam Clancy - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT - FT Strabane, Year 1
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

For the student displaying skills and ability to enter business and employment
- Megan Clarke - OCN Level 2 in Hairdressing (Traineeship)
- Cormac McGuire - C&G Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
Outstanding Communication

For those who were effective in delivering a message through written, oral or visual communication be that in presentations, competitions or course work.
- Abileigh McGrath - Level 2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development (Traineeship)
Personal Achievement / Commitment

For the student who overcame adversity to achieve
- Tara Coyle - Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Jake Curry - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT - FT Strabane, Year2
- Emma Doherty - Level 3 Extended Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Aaralyn Fleming - Level 1 Caring for Children (With Personal Development)
- Hilary Scott - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
Services to the Vocational Area

For student performance in the work-place or those who responded best to industry live briefs
- Leigh-Ann O'Donnell - C&G Level 2 in Beauty Therapy
Academic Achievement

For the student/s achieving top grade/s (or predicted or based on work to-date)
- Jack Alexander - BTEC L3 Ext Diploma IT (AVTA)
- Rokas Badauskas - UAL L3 Dip/Ext Dip in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication
- Aoife Cullen - Level 2 Business Administration Skills (Legal)
- Aaron Donnell - NVQ L1 Hospitality Services
- Chelsea Dowds - C&G L2 Barbering
- Dearbhla Duddy - RSL L3 Ext Dip in the Creative Music Industry (Production Pathway)
- Shay Feeney - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)
- Ronan Jennings - RSL L3 Ext Dip in the Creative Music Industry (Production Pathway)
- Darragh Kennedy - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)
- Stephen Kerlin - Level 3 Business Administration Skills
- Harry Lavery - BTEC L3 Ext Dip Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
- Molly McGeady - C&G L2 Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)
- Jamielee Parkhill - Level 3 Travel & Tourism
- James Wilson - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)
Contribution to a Team

Be that for sports, project work, competitions, etc.
- Murron Armstrong - BTEC L2 Certificate Workskills
- Megan Buchanan - C&G L3 Diploma Hairdressing
- Caleb Donnell - C&G L3 Diploma Barbering
- Jamie Farren - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)ip IT
- Conan Graffen - BTEC L3 Nat Diploma IT
- Ciara Kavanagh - NVQ2 Professional cookery (Day Release)
- Finn McCann - RSL L3 Ext Dip in the Creative Music Industry (Production Pathway)
- Eva McCauley - RSL L3 Dip Creative and Performing Arts (Performing and Creating)
- Kyle McDonnell - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)ip IT
- Tighearnan McKnight - BTEC L3 Ext Diploma IT (AVTA)
- Ben McShane - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)ip IT
- Brídín Níg Ráine - BTEC L3 Ext Dip Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
- Andre Swift - BTEC L3 Dip/Ext Dip IT (FE)ip IT
- Attracta Winters - UAL L3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Displaying Creativity and Innovation

For students who were innovative, produced creative solutions to problems or whose original thinking resulted in positive outcomes.
- Olga Basinska - FDQ level 2 professional bakery (PT)
- Charlee Boyle - C&G L2 Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)
- Milo Ferris - RSL L3 Dip Creative and Performing Arts (Performing and Creating)
- Marie Lafferty - RSL L3 Dip Creative and Performing Arts (Performing and Creating)
- Ellie Logue - UAL L3 Extended Diploma in creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication
- Patricia MacFarland - Level 3 Business Administration Skills
- Jake McLaughlin - AIM L3 Extended Dip Games, Animation and VFX Skills
Enhancing College Reputation

For those who won competitions or were otherwise good ambassadors for the College
- Jack Duddy - Level 2 Business Administration Skills (Medical)
- Lee Edgar - AIM L3 Extended Dip Games, Animation and VFX Skills
- Jamie Kavanagh - C&G NVQ L2 Hospitality Services (SEN)
- Seren Walton - FDQ Level 2 Professional Chef
- Pearl Evans - UAL L3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Kara Nash - RSL L3 Dip Creative and Performing Arts (Performing and Creating)
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

For the student displaying skills and ability to enter business and employment
- Niamh Brolly - BTEC L3 Ext Dip Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
- Jennifer Wright - BTEC L3 Nat Diploma IT
- Ellen McDevitt - UAL L3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Tyler Mitchell - RSL Level 3 Sub Dip Creative Music Industry (Production)
Outstanding Communication

For those who were effective in delivering a message through written, oral or visual communication be that in presentations, competitions or course work
- Jonathan Lee - AIM L3 Extended Dip Games, Animation and VFX Skills
- Jack McLaughlin - RSL L3 Ext Dip Creative and Performing Arts
- Liam Walsh - C&G L2 Dip Professional Cookery
Personal Achievement / Commitment

For the student who overcame adversity to achieve
- Shea Brolly - BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma IT (AVTA)
- Natalie Devine - Level 2 Business Administration Skills (Medical)
- Daniel Mahon - Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business
- Daniel Martin - Level 3 Business Administration Skills
- Ryan McAllister - BTEC Level 3 Nat Diploma IT
- Meisha Nash - Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business
- Oscar O'Dochartaigh - BTEC Level 3 Ext Dip Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
- Niamh Patton - Level 3 Travel & Tourism
- Megan Callaghan - C&G Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy (Spa & Body)
- Ellis Duddy - C&G Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty
- Chloe Gallagher - C&G Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty
- Rachel Gamble - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication
- Olive McFadden - C&G Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing
- Kelvin McNulty - RSL L3 Sub Dip Creative Music Industry (Performing)
- Tayla Mogolan - C&G Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty
- Ava Moore - RSL Level 3 Sub Dip Creative Music Industry (Performing)
- Dylan Timoney - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication
Services to the Vocational Area

For student performance in the work-place or those who responded best to industry live briefs
- Eve Gorman - BTEC L3 Ext Dip Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
- Claire Jasinska - NVQ L3 Patisserie
- Ben Thompson - NVQ L1 Hospitality Services (SEN)
- Kelsey Burke - OCN L2 Diploma Hairdressing
- Hannah Deery - C&G L2 Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)
- Saoirse Hamill - RSL L3 Sub Dip Creative Music Industry (Performing)
Academic Achievement

For the student/s achieving top grade/s (or predicted or based on work to-date)
- William Brown - BTEC Level 3 Ext Dip Construction & the Built Environment (AVTA)
- Cara Canning - Level 3 Applied Science Extended Diploma (Biomedical Science)
- Laoise Conwell - BTEC Level 3 Diploma Health Studies
- Ruairi Crawford - EAL Level 3 NVQ Dip Installing Electro-Technical Services (AppNI)
- Oran Doherty - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades (Traineeship)
- Maisy Jefferson - BTEC Level 3 Nat Ext Dip Construction & Built Environment
- Casey-Leigh Johnston - C&G Level 3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
- Pearse Jordan - EAL Level 3 NVQ Dip Installing Electro-Technical Services (AppNI)
- Cathair Killen - C&G Level 3 Dip Plumbing (AppNI)
- Kiell Leighton - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
- Toby McDonald - BTEC Lebel 3 Foundation Diploma Health and Social care
- Luke McLaughlin - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Engineering
- Rebecca McLeary - BTEC Level 3 Nat Dip Engineering
- Darragh Meehan - BTEC Level 3 Construction (Civil Engineering) (Technical Apprenticeship)
- Keisha Shields - IMI Level 2 Diploma Motor Light Vehicle Body Repair (Traineeship)
- Eilas Mooney - Access Diploma in Science
- Morna Mooney - BTEC Level 3 Diploma Health Studies
- Darcey Moore - Level 3 Applied Science Foundation Diploma
- Kayleigh O'Hara - Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science
- Aine Roarty - BTEC Level 1 First Dip Health & Social Care
- Emma Webb - BTEC Level 3 Diploma HSC
Contribution to a Team

Be that for sports, project work, competitions, etc.
- Holly Doherty - Level 3 Applied Science Extended Diploma (Biomedical Science)
- Conor Gilloway - L3 Foundation Diploma in HSC
- Immanuel Martin - L3 Foundation Diploma in HSC
- Charley McDermott - BTEC L2 First Dip Health & Social Care (Traineeship)
- Cainan McGill - L3 Sport & Exercise Science
- Peter Mitchell - C&G L3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
Displaying Creativity and Innovation

For students who were innovative, produced creative solutions to problems or whose original thinking resulted in positive outcomes.
- Conor Malone - C&G L3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
- Emily McKelvey - BTEC L3 Diploma Health Studies
- Daire McKenna - BTEC L3 Nat Dip Engineering
- Cameron Morgan - Wright BTEC L3 Nat Ext Dip Construction & Built Environment
Enhancing College Reputation

For those who won competitions or were otherwise good ambassadors for the College
- Ann Forrest - BTEC L3 Ext Dip Construction & the Built Environment (AVTA)
- Thomas Garfield - IMI L2 Motor Vehicle Body Repair (AppNI) - FT Springtown
- Jasmine Hyndman - BTEC L3 Diploma Health Studies
- Caolan Kivelehan - Level 3 Applied Science Foundation Diploma
- Oisin McGlinchey - EAL L3 NVQ Dip Installing Electro-Technical Services (AppNI)
- Gary McKinley - ETCAL L3 Mechanical Engineering (AppNI)
- Niamh Watson - IMI L3 Dip Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

For the student displaying skills and ability to enter business and employment
- Kate O'Reilly BTEC L3 Diploma Health Studies
Outstanding Communication

For those who were effective in delivering a message through written, oral or visual communication be that in presentations, competitions or course work
- Kristian Atkins - L3 Foundation Diploma in HSC
- William McCartney - EAL L3 NVQ Dip Installing Electro-Technical Services (AppNI)
- Sophie McGranaghan - BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma Engineering
- Emma Robinson - Level 2 Children's Care Learning and Development
Personal Achievement / Commitment

For the student who overcame adversity to achieve.
- Ellie Byron - L3 Foundation Diploma in HSC
- Ellarae Devine - BTEC L3 Nat Dip Engineering
- Rebecca Devlin - L3 Sport & Exercise Science
- Farah Fayyad - BTEC L1 First Dip Health & Social Care
- Erin Gardiner - BTEC L2 First Dip Health & Social Care (Traineeship)
- Lennon Harkin - C&G L2 Diploma Painting & Decorating (AppNI)
- Shea Johnston - OCN L2 Diploma in Wet Trades (Traineeship)
- Joshua Johnstone - Access Diploma in Science
- Thomas Kehoe - EAL L3 NVQ Dip Installing Electro-Tech (AppNI)
- Zakhar Kuzyk - BTEC L3 Diploma Health Studies
- Paul McAteer - BTEC L3 Nat Dip Construction & Built Environment
- Kate McCool - CACHE L1 Diploma Caring For Children (With Personal Development)
- Zac Lagan McCullough - BTEC L3 Diploma HSC
- Owen McDermott - L2 Sport
- Sean McGowan - C&G L1 Diploma In Painting and Decorating
- Roise McLery - Level 3 Applied Science Extended Diploma (Biomedical Science)
- Brandon Meenan - L2 Sport
- Roksana Mroz - CACHE Level 3 Ext Dip Childrens Care Learning & Development
- Gearoid Roddy - BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma Engineering
- Sara Smallwood - L2 CPCAB Counselling
- Grace Torrens - Level 2 Children's Care Learning and Development
Services to the Vocational Area

For student performance in the work-place or those who responded best to industry live briefs
- Liam Blake - C&G L3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
- Freddie Bradley - EAL L3 Electrotechnical Qualification (AppNI)
- Ben Brady - OCN L2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills (AppNI)
- Kayla Casey - BTEC L3 Diploma Health Studies
- Michael Donaghy - ETCAL L3 Mechanical Engineering (AppNI)
- Stephen Donaghy - Level 3 Applied Science Extended Diploma (Analytical and Forensic Science)
- Caoimhe Glenn - BTEC L1 First Dip Health & Social Care
- Reece McCrudden - IMI L2 Motor Vehicle Body Repair (AppNI)
- Shania McGrath - BTEC L2 First Dip Health & Social Care (Traineeship)
- Taylor McNair - BTEC L2 First Dip Health & Social Care (Traineeship)
- Jack Mowbray - OCN L2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Skills (AppNI) - FT Springtown Yr1
- Katie Olphert - BTEC L3 Diploma HSC
- Michael Rodgers - BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma Engineering
- Ben Simms - OCN L2 Dip in Wet Trades (AppNI)
- Ryan Wilson - IMI L3 Dip Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair VCQ & VRQ
Academic Achievement

For the student/s achieving top grade/s (or predicted or based on work to-date).
- Dale Boyd - IMI Level 3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Appni)
- Joshua Campbell - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills (AppNI)
- Samantha Connor - C&G Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Hollie Devlin - C&G Level 2 Combined Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Ethan Gordon - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT
- Casey Hamilton - C&G Level 2 Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)
- Rhianna Hurst - Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing
- Sam Jagger - C&G NVQ Level 1 Hospitality Services (SEN)
- Katherine Lockhead - Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care
- Vincent Logue - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
- Brandon Magee - Transition
- Faye McLaughlin - Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science
- Orla McMullan - UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (Foundation Studies)
- Shannon McVeigh - Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science
- Neil Murray - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Engineering
- Emma Nutt - Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care
- Jodie Parkhill - C&G Level 2 Beauty Therapy (Traineeship)
- Luke Wallace - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
Contribution to a Team

Be that for sports, project work, competitions, etc.
- Warrick Bolton - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
- Oliver Craig - C&G Level 3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication and Welding) (Appni)
- Darragh Farren - C&G Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
- Lisa Gilmore - Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Brodie Lowry - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills (Appni)
- Shane McGuinness - C&G NVQ Level 1 Hospitality Services (SEN)
- Abbey Robb - UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication
Displaying Creativity and Innovation

For students who were innovative, produced creative solutions to problems or whose original thinking resulted in positive outcomes.
- Megan Brown - L2 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development (Traineeship)
- Kara Butcher - Level 1 Diploma Caring for Children (with Personal Development)
- Tyler Carlin - C&G Level 1 Cert Construction Skills (Carpentry & Joinery) (Multi-Craft)
- Emily Cooke - FDQ Level 2 Professional Bakery
- Shannon Doherty - C&G Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
- Jack McLaughlin - OCN Level 2 Dip Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
- Amelia Silina - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
Enhancing College Reputation

For those who won competitions or were otherwise good ambassadors for the College.
- Emily Blair - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Engineering
- Clara Coll - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
- Ciara Duggan - IMI Level 3 Dip Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (AppNI)
- Jamie Harkin - C&G NVQ Level 1 Hospitality Services
- Samuel Haslett - OCN Level 2 Dip Woodworking Skills (AppNI)
- Kyle O'Donnell - C&G Level 2 Barbering (Traineeship)
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

For the student displaying skills and ability to enter business and employment.
- David Moore - C&G Level 3 Diploma Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (AppNI)
Outstanding Communication

For those who were effective in delivering a message through written, oral or visual communication be that in presentations, competitions or course work.
- Lucy Dallas - Level 3 Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Rebecca Gavigan - OCN Level 2 Diploma Wet Trades (Wall and Floor Tiling) (Traineeship)
- Brona Hasson - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (Traineeship)
- Claudia Riley - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
Personal Achievement / Commitment

For the student who overcame adversity to achieve.
- Tariq Ahmed - OCN Level 2 Dip Woodworking Skills (Carpentry & Joinery) Traineeship
- Ross Barr - C&G Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) Multi-Craft
- Jordan Curley - Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
- Cian Harkin - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
- Rebecca Mason - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication
- Joseph McNeill - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Skills (Traineeship)
- Jessica McNeilly - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
- Chloe Moore - Level 3 Extended Diploma Health and Social Care
- Zac Smith - Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care
Services to the Vocational Area

For student performance in the work-place or those who responded best to industry live briefs
- Daniel Burns - OCN Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (AppNI)
- Kaylee Finegan - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Film and Animation)
- Casey Lea Irwin - C&G Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty
- Ben Khumalo - EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Services (AppNI)
- Paul O'Neill - Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

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