End of Year Awards Celebrate Outstanding Staff Contributions
27 June 2025
With the academic year drawing to a close, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) recently honoured the outstanding achievements and contributions of its staff at a special awards ceremony.
17 awards were given out at each campus, with teaching staff recognised by faculty area and additional categories including Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Support Staff and the Senior Management Team Special Award.
The winners at Newcastle College were:
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Support Staff
Academic Studies: Mark Steele
Creative Studies: Shannon Ball-Mulley
Professional Studies: Robin Tankard
Maths & English: Joe Danby
Vocational Studies: Caroline Badland-Jackson
Skills & Technology: Simon Bowyer
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Staff in the First Year of Their Role
Carl Hambleton-Ratcliffe
Amanda Green
Outstanding Contribution by an Assessor
Gemma Norcup
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Support Staff
Liam Rowley and Jon Emson
Outstanding Contribution by a Manager
Rob Millward
Outstanding Contribution by an Apprentice
Riley Potts and Frankie Pzysky
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Staff Over the Course of Their Career
Dave Clarke and Graham Pimblott
SMT Special Award
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers
The winners were at Stafford College were:
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Support Staff
Academic Studies: Helen Blakeman
Creative Studies: Saffron Stoney
Professional Studies: Kelly Farrelly-Daly
Maths & English: Stella Wright
Adult Skills: Min Charlesworth
Vocational Studies: Liam Clarkson
Skills & Technology: Adam Edwards
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Staff in the First Year of Their Role
Academic & Creative: Kennedy Browne
Creative Arts: Lee Baker
Vocational Studies: Tracey Price
Skills and Technology: Steve Garland
Outstanding Contribution by an Assessor
Rob Walker
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Support Staff
Donna Whitton and Leah Perry
Outstanding Contribution by a Member of Staff Over the Course of Their Career
Dawn Cingoz
SMT Special Award
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers
The ceremony also served as an opportunity to recognise staff who have received prestigious external accolades. At this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards, the Hospitality and Catering team were Highly Commended in the ‘FE Team of the Year’ category, while Accounting Assessor Dr Elliott Lancaster MBE was Highly Commended for ‘FE Lecturer of the Year’. In addition, John Johnston, who coaches the Andy Griffin Football Academy (AGFA), was recognised by AoC Sport with a Highly Commended award for his Outstanding Contribution to College Life.
Craig Hodgson, Principal and CEO at NSCG said: “I’m incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our staff. The awards ceremony was a fantastic opportunity for us to come together at the end of the academic year and recognise the dedication and talent our teams demonstrate every day in supporting our students and the wider college community.
“It was also fantastic to see so many individuals recognised not only internally, but on a national stage, highlighting the calibre of our staff and the impact they make.”
