30th June 2022
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) held its annual staff awards presentation on Friday 24th June, where a number of awards were made to recognise outstanding staff contributions and achievements.
With governors, senior managers and staff in attendance, Principal & Chief Executive Karen Dobson, presented a review of the academic year reflecting back on the hard work and achievements of the NSCG staff. The presentation was then followed by the staff award ceremony, where an array of awards were handed out to well-deserved staff.
Karen Dobson said: “We have a staff team who are highly dedicated and committed to making a difference to the lives of our learners and our wider community. The annual staff awards event is our way of formally thanking all staff for their commitment, whilst recognising and rewarding a number of highly dedicated, hard-working individuals who have really excelled in their respective roles.”
The full list of Outstanding Contribution Award winners:
Academic & Creative Studies
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, James Nicholls
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Amber Banks-Brumby
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Hayley Mason
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Stuart Last
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Rosie Morrell
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Yasreen Bibi
Engineering & Construction
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Jimmy Brown
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Andrew Stevens
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Nathan Roberts
Professional Studies
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Tim Grahl
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Todd Bailey
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Grace Holford
Progression Studies
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Alison Cady
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Heather Rushton
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Rebecca Kay
Vocational Studies
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Lynn Maguire
- Outstanding Contribution - Lecturer, Amanda Garside
- Outstanding Contribution - 1st Year in Post, Hannah Beard
Cross College
- Outstanding Contribution - Assessor, Zoe Lawton
- Outstanding Contribution - Assessor, Iain Whittaker
- Outstanding Contribution - Support Staff, Jay Vernon
- Outstanding Contribution - Support Staff, Amy Sparkes
- Outstanding Contribution - Support Staff, Dave Sutton
- Outstanding Contribution - Student Services, Mel Haywood
- Outstanding Contribution - Student Services, Georgia Carnall
- Outstanding Contribution - Manager, Louise Ziemann
- Outstanding Contribution - Career Award, Dave Halliwell
- Outstanding Contribution - Apprentice, Beth McGowan
- Outstanding Contribution - Apprentice, Kieran Haire
- SMT Special Award - Teaching & Learning Coaches





























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