Award winners were announced on Thursday 23 May as Forth Valley Student Association (FVSA) celebrated achievements and success across the College.
The Student Awards ceremony was held at the Forth Valley College’s Falkirk Campus from 6-8pm, where a buffet was served to the attending guests. FVSA’s Student Vice President, Kirsten Kennedy took centre stage to present the awards and FVC Vice Principal Sarah Higgins was also in attendance.
Representatives from five of the event sponsors: Onefile, SP Energy Networks, The Talking Rooms, Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce and Investors In People, as well as FVSA Executive Officers and in-coming Student President Elena Strachan were also special guests on the night.
Current students from HND Sound Production (Daniel Easty and Matthew McInnes), HND Hospitality Management (Craig Thomson) and HND Events Management (Tegan Cook, Eilidh Dunning, Joanne Messner and Anastasiia Isakova) courses were on hand to make sure the awards evening went as it should, and popular Delta Blues musician Iain Donald (also a Graphic Design student) played a four song set at the interval. Alloa Bowmar piper Donald Erskine started the evening off by playing two songs.
Additional pictures on the night were brilliantly taken by HND Photography student David Chapman and HNC Photography student Jessica Freck.
The winners in the eight categories were as follows:
Student of the Year (sponsored by Onefile)
Claire Snodin
Student Enterprise (sponsored by Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce)
Life Start Stirling
Collaboration Award (sponsored by The Talking Rooms)
Made in Stirling Pop-up Shop – HND Visual Communication
Class Rep of the Year (sponsored by Investors in People)
Chloe Dysart - Life Start
Team of the Year
Stirling Cleaning Team
Inclusion Champion Award (sponsored by SP Energy Networks)
Mark Milligan – HND Visual Communication
Academic Staff of the Year
Fiona Read - Lecturer in the Dept of Creative, Digital and Leisure industries
Corporate Staff of the Year
Claire McLaughlan
All of the winners were presented with an engraved glass award and a certificate. The runners up in each category were also presented with a certificate.
Student of the Year, Claire Snodin (19) a HND Visual Communication students from Tillicoultry, said: “I am speechless. I was surprised to have been nominated at all, but am very proud to have won. Thank you to everyone who voted for me.”
Lisa Baxter, FVC’s Student Association & University Partnerships Manager, said: “Many congratulations to everyone who was nominated for this year’s Student Awards, and thanks to those who submitted nomination forms on their behalf.
“FVSA was very grateful to receive support from event sponsors Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, Investors In People, OneFile, SP Energy Networks, and The Talking Rooms. Representatives from our sponsors were in attendance, and helped to hand out prizes to the winners.
“Thanks also to members of the Student Awards Panel, Marketing, Facilities, Reception, Cleaning and Hospitality teams, FVSA Executive Officers and student volunteers – and their lecturers - who supported with the event, and to all students who voted for nominees in the staff award categories!”
Kasia Slapek, FVC Student Engagement Officer, said: “I'm delighted to extend my congratulations to all the winners and runners-up of this year's Student Awards. Each of them has demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, and we are proud to celebrate all achievements.
“Thanks to all staff members and students for their unwavering support, patience, and dedication throughout the entire process. Your contributions were essential in making this event a resounding success.
“A special thank you to our event sponsors, Your generous support was instrumental, and we were honoured to have your representatives in attendance to help hand out the prizes.
“Lastly, thank you to all the students who took the time to vote for nominees in the staff award categories. Your participation and enthusiasm are what make these awards truly special.”
