Ben, 17 is a learning star
Students who have overcome adversity have been honoured by The Shrewsbury Colleges Group Equality & Diversity Committee.
The Star Awards were open to any student or apprentice across the group who has faced a difficult or unpleasant situation this year and overcome obstacles and risen to challenges life has presented.
This year’s event was sponsored by Rotary Club Shrewsbury Severn.
Kerry Ferguson, Rotary Club member, attended the selection panel along with governor Christina Gore and members of the E&D Committee.
Together, they selected an overall winner from a strong list of nominations.
At the Star Awards afternoon tea in Origins at Shrewsbury College, college governors along with Don Thompson, president, and Colin Sharp, vice president of Rotary Club Shrewsbury Severn, presented certificates and prizes to all nominees and the trophy to winner Benjamin Speck.
Benjamin, 17 from Shrewsbury said: “I was really surprised to have even been nominated, let alone win the overall award. My confidence has increased thanks to the college and I’d like to thank all the teachers for all their support, help and encouragement.”
Gill Cox, colleges group lead for Equality & Diversity said: “When considering these awards, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the bravery, determination, courage and positive spirit of all the nominees. I’d like to congratulate Ben as our overall winner – we are delighted with his performance and progress at college.”
In addition to the prizes and trophy, Rotary Club Shrewsbury Severn donated funds to enable the college to purchase two reader pens to support students in their learning and exams across all campuses.
