ANDOVER College has recognised student commitment, ambition, and hard work in its annual Achievers' Award event.

The awards are a culmination of all the hard work and dedication that students, staff and parents showcase throughout the academic year. 

The event's guest of honour was Alisha Kelly Brown, a former Andover College student who gained distinction on the Access to higher education nursing and healthcare professions course.

After leaving college, Alisha worked in different healthcare roles, her experiences inspiring students at the onset of their own educational journeys.

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Among the award winners was Jodie Tomkins, who received the Alan Guyatt Mature Learner Achievement award.

Jodie, a mature learner, was recognised for her commitment to her foundation art course, which she undertakes alongside her daughter.

Her dedication, reliability, and attention to providing support for others, while creating remarkable and stirring artwork, has been a source of inspiration for other students and adults alike.

The Personal Achievement Award went to Amy-Rose Snow, a student who has shown a remarkable resilience and determination in completing her education.

After moving from the Isle of Wight, Amy-Rose was committed to finishing college with a level 3 childcare qualification.

Regardless of early challenges, she persevered and displayed tremendous grit and determination to succeed.

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Amy-Rose's achievement extends beyond academics; it reflects her growth as an individual, her green communication skills, her successful part-time job application at Purple Oak, and her recent attainment of a full-time job.

Being integral in representing the student body during Open Events throughout the year, Olivia Rolfe was the proud recipient of the Principal's Award.

Olivia's role was deemed critical, seen among the most potent marketing tools in recent years.

Accepted to study at University of Southampton, the college used the occasion to celebrate Olivia's journey and anticipate her future successes.

Vice principal Ben Stokes said: "The Andover Achiever Awards are a wonderful and richly deserved celebration for Andover students, parents and staff. It was fantastic to see so many families and friends there to support our students, and we can't wait to see what this year's cohort go on to achieve in their future endeavours.

"Andover Campus is committed to providing a platform of high educational standards and credibility which we continue to uphold and can be seen in every single student who has won an award tonight."

The winners were as follows:

· Alan Guyatt Mature Learner Achievement Award – Jodie Tomkins (Sponsored by The Travelling Cupcake)

· Humanities and Social Science Achievement Award – Amber-Lilly Penfound (Sponsored by Andover Advertiser)

· Science and Maths Award – Beth Uren

· Nigel Spackman Sport Achievement Award – Tyler Ablitt (Sponsored by AFS CrossFit)

· Apprenticeship Achievement – Isabelle Sinclair

· Creative and Performing Arts Achievement Award – Georgie Ellis (Sponsored by The Lights)

· Hairdressing and Barbering Award – Kai Holmes

· Engineering Award – Isla Alborough-O'Neill (Sponsored by Snapon)

· Excellence Award – George Read (Sponsored by Weystone)

· Care Sector Achievement Award – Rachael Walters (Sponsored by Winchester University)

· Construction Award – Jack Booth (Sponsored by Morgan Sindall)

· Digital Achievement Award – Sophie Mason (Sponsored by The Local Marketing Company)

· Core English and Maths Award – Jaydon White (Sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council)

· Foundation Award – Harvey Gardner (Sponsored by Tesco)

· Personal Achievement Award – Amy-Rose Snow (Sponsored by Andover Mind Garden)

· Principal’s Award – Olivia Rolfe

· Student Appreciation Award – Jeff Evans