NESCol highlights student and staff achievements at Go Celebrate! Awards

June 12, 2026

Students and staff from across North East Scotland College (NESCol) were in the spotlight at this year’s Go Celebrate! Awards for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

Held on 12 June in the Gate 63 training restaurant at Aberdeen City Campus, the ceremony is a highlight of the College calendar.

The awards give the NESCol community a platform to recognise those who have made a lasting impression over the past academic year.

Award winners and their guests attended the ceremony, alongside representatives from the Grampian Motor Training Trust, the Regional Board, the Students’ Association and College staff.

NESCol Principal Neil Cowie said:

“The Go Celebrate! Awards give us a special opportunity to reflect on the success of our students and staff, recognising those who have gone above and beyond.

“Hearing the stories that sit behind these achievements is truly inspiring and reminds us all why we do what we do, returning each year with a renewed sense of purpose.

“Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate, attend the ceremony and support the College community.”

Go Excel!

A student who has excelled in their studies and/ or College life.

Winner

Andrii Lutsyk, NC Social Sciences with Criminology

Highly Commended

Swarna Shobha Priyadarshani Ponnamperuma Arachchi, HND Applied Sciences

Go Green!

A student who has championed sustainability and environmental responsibilities at College.

Winner

David Bruce, HND Media & Communication (Production)

Highly Commended

Falak Karol, Pari Roy, Nikita Singh and Og Ediae, Girls in Energy

Go Innovate!

A student who has demonstrated innovation in ideas, technology or approach.

Winner

Taylor Roberts, HND Games Design (including Digital Design & Development)

Go Make a Difference!

A student who has engaged with the community to make a difference.

Winner

Hannah Wheeler, HND Acting & Performance

Highly Commended

Paul Morrison, Introduction to Sport Coaching, Fitness & Exercise

Go You!

A student who has faced and overcome challenges successfully.

Winner

Jack Torrance, SVQ Construction and Civil Engineering Operations

Highly Commended

Edna Romero-Hayward, Working in Learning and Childcare

Amanda Mills Memorial Award

Presented annually in memory of a much-loved former student, this award recognises outstanding achievement in HND Social Sciences.

Winner

Ivy McCleave, HND Social Sciences

Grampian Motor Training Trust Awards

To celebrate the achievements of automotive apprentices across Aberdeen Altens and Fraserburgh campus.

GMTT Apprentice of the Year Body and Paint (Altens Campus)

Cameron Fraser

GMTT Apprentice of the Year Light Vehicle Maintenance (Altens Campus)

David Scott

GMTT Apprentice of the Year Light Vehicle Maintenance (Fraserburgh Campus)

Scott Smith

NESCol Students’ Association Staff Awards

Lecturer of the Year (Altens Campus)

William Pitt – Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer of the Year (City Campus)

Alison Robertson – Learning Opportunities

Lecturer of the Year (Fraserburgh Campus)

Craig Anderson – ESOL

Support Staff of the Year (Altens Campus)

Anna Dijker – Student Support Tutor

Support Staff of the Year (City Campus)

Kinga Posadna, Technician

Support Staff of the Year (Fraserburgh Campus)

Robert Cardno – Security