Prizes for Shetland UHI students
Thirty three students have been awarded prizes by Shetland UHI in recognition of their achievements during the last two academic years.
Due to the ongoing Covid restrictions it has not been possible to hold in-person prize giving events for the last two years, so the prizes were awarded in an online ceremony which can be viewed on Shetland UHI’s website, Facebook and Youtube channels.
The awards spanned a range of subjects which included: computing, hospitality, business, construction, english speakers of other languages, creative industries, engineering, aquaculture, fishing, engineering and navigation.
The Shetland UHI prizegiving ceremony amalgamated the prizes previously awarded by the former NAFC Marine Centre UHI, Shetland College UHI, and Train Shetland.
“Prizegiving is an opportunity for us all to celebrate excellence and to recognise achievement. Not only to celebrate the prizewinners but to publicly celebrate the achievements of all the students who have attended the college.”
Below is a list of all prizewinners and generous sponsors:
| Award Name | Awarded To | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
|
The Jim Thomas Memorial Trophy 2020 |
Jacob Marish and Kyle Henderson |
Shetland UHI Engineering |
|
The Jim Thomas Memorial Trophy 2021 |
James Johnson |
Shetland UHI Engineering |
|
The Shetland UHI Engineering Academy Student of the Year Prize 2020 |
Jake Rendall |
Shetland UHI |
|
The Shetland UHI Engineering Academy Student of the Year Prize 2021 |
Michael Poleson |
Shetland UHI |
|
Shetland UHI Engineering Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2020 |
Ross Coutts |
Shetland UHI |
|
Shetland UHI Engineering Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2021 |
Ben Howells |
Shetland UHI |
|
The Bells Nautical Trust Prize 2020 |
Michael Watt |
Bells Nautical Trust |
|
The Bells Nautical Trust Prize 2021 |
Alasdair Bendall |
Bells Nautical Trust |
|
Northern Lighthouse Board Prize – Deck Cadet 2020 |
Alasdair Bendall |
Northern Lighthouse Board |
|
Northern Lighthouse Board Prize – Deck Cadet 2021 |
Jack Marwick |
Northern Lighthouse Board |
|
Northern Lighthouse Board Prize – Engineering Cadet 2020 |
Darren Eldridge |
Northern Lighthouse Board |
|
Northern Lighthouse Board Prize – Engineering Cadet 2021 |
Arthur Poleson |
Northern Lighthouse Board |
|
Clyde Marine Cadet of the Year 2020 |
Corey Forrest |
Clyde Marine Training |
|
Clyde Marine Cadet of the Year 2021 |
Ryan Polson |
Clyde Marine Training |
|
Forbes Watt Prize for Navigation 2020 |
Michael Thomason |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Forbes Watt Prize for Navigation 2021 |
Martin Besant |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Jeanette Williamson Prize - Class 2 Fishing 2021 |
Ross Stewart |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Jim Tait Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 5 2020 |
Bryden Pearson |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Jim Tait Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 5 2021 |
Vikatorija Kornejeva |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Jim Tait Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 7 2020 |
Alexandra Cocuti |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Jim Tait Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 7 2021 |
Guy Tindall |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
Ertie Nicolson Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 9 2020 |
Cameron Cowie |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
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Ertie Nicolson Prize for Aquaculture SCQF Level 9 2021 |
John Henderson |
Hunter and Morrison Trust |
|
HNC Computing Student of the Year 2021 |
Ross Olsen |
Mesomorphic |
|
HND Computer Science Student of the Year 2021 |
Samuel Watt |
NB Communications |
|
Hospitality Student of the year 2021 |
Shaun Hoseason |
Business Gateway |
|
SVQ 2 Business and Administration 2021 |
Angela McWilliam |
A9 Partnership |
|
HE Construction Student of the year 2021 |
Aaron Smith |
Shetland Construction Training Group |
|
Carpentry and Joinery Student of the Year and Gary Couper Memorial Shield winner 2021 |
James Kerr |
Shetland Construction Training Group |
|
FE Schools Construction Student of the Year 2021 |
John Holt |
Shetland Construction Training Group |
|
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Prize 2021 |
Gyongyi Farkas |
Grieg Seafood |
|
Student of the Year Creative Industries 2021 |
Kirsty Smith |
Shetland Arts Development Agency |
Shetland UHI very much appreciates the generous support of the trusts and businesses and acknowledges the importance of these prizes in our students’ lives.
Shetland UHI would like to sincerely thank Rory Gillies of Shetland Flyer Aerial Media who donated his time and expertise to film and edit the award ceremony. Without his extraordinary gift, the prizegiving ceremony would not have been possible. You can also view individual photographs of our prizewinners here.