Petroc celebrates exceptional learners at 2025 Student Awards

Petroc has showcased more than 50 dedicated learners who have gone above and beyond in their studies and college life at its annual Student Awards.

The event held at Barnstaple Hotel saw students, staff, family and friend gather to see the bard work of this year’s cohort highlighted and recognised.

The awards ceremony paid tribute to stand out individuals and groups with honours such as Student of the Year in each subject area, Sports Performer of the Year, Sports Team of the Year, A Level Excellence, and the Lecturer’s Award.

Sports Team of the Year went to the Petroc netball team, which has remained undefeated in two years.

Above: The Petroc netball team, undefeated in two years, was named Sports Team of the Year. Credit: Petroc

The Petroc Student Awards has an inclusive selection process, with a combination of student nominations and lecturer votes ensuring that people are truly recognised by their peers and mentors alike.

Above: Dylan Tappenden is presented with the Students’ Student of the Year Award by Student Union representative Phoebe Corney. He also won Digital Student of the Year. Credit: Petroc

From academic excellence to sporting achievements and personal growth, the evening revealed the remarkable stories and hard work of those who have made a lasting impression during their time at Petroc.

Above: Laura Mcdonough is presented with her Access to Higher Education Student of the Year award by interim principal Kurt Hintz. Credit: Petroc

The college would like to thank this year’s sponsors, Barclays, Mindful and the Petroc Student Union plus guest speaker, Gary King, regional director of Jewsons.

Above: Tiana Comer was named Progressive Pathways Student of the Year. Credit: Petroc

The full list of Petroc Student Awards winners 2025

* A Level Excellence Award – Ahmad Aslam

* A Level Excellence Award – Daisy Major

* A Level Excellence Award – Jasmine Tapp

* Foundation Learning Student of the Year – Kyra Tate Omahony

* Progressive Pathways Student of the Year – Rhys Webber

* Project Search/Supported Intern Student of the Year – Ben Curtis

* Project Search/Supported Intern Student of the Year (Tiverton) – Finn Kirk

* Animal & Conservation Student of the Year – Lacey Bayliss

* Art & Design Student of the Year – Daisy Willis

* Barbering Student of the Year – Charlie Passmore

* Beauty Student of the Year – Scarlett O’Hara Dennis

* Bricklaying Student of the Year – Dylan McGarry

* Bricklaying Student of the Year (Tiverton) – Denzil Peard

* Carpentry Student of the Year – Callum John Scoins

* Carpentry Student of the Year (Tiverton) – James Williams

* Digital Student of the Year – Dylan Tappenden

* Education Student of the Year – Eleanor Gabell

* Electrical Student of the Year – Loren Young

* Engineering Student of the Year – Ezra Young

* Hair Student of the Year – Josie Smith

* Health & Education Student of the Year (Tiverton) – Alanna Luxton

* Health & Social Care Student of the Year – Abigail Shapland

* Hospitality & Catering Student of the Year – Annie Ogden

* Maths & English Student of the Year – Logan Helps

* Media Student of the Year – Angus Pearson

* Motor Vehicle Student of the Year – Caidon Vanstone

* Music & Performing Arts Student of the Year – Tiegan Phillips

* Outdoor Adventure Student of the Year – Kate Mullens

* Plumbing Student of the Year – Harrison Cook 

* Public Services Student of the Year - Amelia Fisher 

* Sport Student of the Year – Harvey Dack

* Access to Higher Education Student of the Year – Laura Mcdonough

* Adult Student of the Year – Beth Barrington

* Maths & English Student of the Year – Logan Helps

* University Centre for Northern Devon Student of the Year – Courtney Jones

* Sustainability Award/ Student Green Commitment Award – Chloe Davis

* Petroc Plus Student of the Year – Fergus Rostock, Kate Mullens, Lacey Bowden-Broadley, Oliver Berry

* Sports Performer of the Year – Kiah Blair

* Sports Team of the Year – Megan Rook, Annalise Roome, Phoebe Hamley, Amber Bright, Hannah Dowle, Teah Husband, Brooke Maynard, Connie Shaddick, Nancy Hickson, Emma Baynham-Smith, Pascha Goddard, Marnie Macey-Withey, Kiah Blair, Matilda Hill, Coaches: Sally King & Cheryl Little

* Students’ Lecturer of the Year – Sarah Gabe

* Most Inspiring Student of the Year – Elias Brookman

* Petroc Governors Student of the Year – Eleanor Gabell