Ivy Knight - Moulton College - Watch here
Student of the Year 2025/26
The AoC Student of the Year awards celebrate truly unique students from AoC member colleges across England who deserve recognition and will go on to inspire others. The awards show the fantastic work that students are doing in colleges as well as the lengths colleges go to support their students. These awards are an opportunity to highlight outstanding and exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements, talents, and successes. These students have gone above and beyond to give back and positively impact their college and community.
Winners 2025/26
Adult Student of the Year (19+) sponsored by Gateway Qualifications
Runner Up
Young Student of the Year (16 to 18 years old) sponsored by Edge
Runners Up
Mackenzie Bird - Havant and South Downs College - Watch here
Eva Abley - City of Wolverhampton College - Watch here
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Association of Colleges
Runner up
Harry Clayton - Barnsley College - Watch here
Higher Education Student of the Year sponsored by QAA
Runner up
Presley Beckham - Barnsley College - Watch here
(Collected on behalf of David Akeroyd, Principal and Chief Executive Officer)
AQA Inspiring Project Award
Runners up
Ambeta Balla - Barnet and Southgate College - Watch here
Marnie Crump – Christ The King St Mary’s - Watch here
