2026
WELCOME TO BURNLEY COLLEGE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2026 This evening, we celebrate you: your talent, your hard work and everything you have achieved during your time with us. Tonight is a moment to pause and reflect on just how far you have come. It is also a chance for the people who have supported you every step of the way, your families, friends, staff and governors, to come together and share in your success. This past academic year has been incredible.You have shown what excellence truly looks like, through your personal successes and achievements, reflecting real dedication, determination and professionalism inside and outside of the college. Whether you are preparing for your next steps beyond Burnley College or progressing to the next level with us, we cannot wait to see where your ambition and skills take you next. This evening’s entertainment carries the theme of excellence forward.Talented students from our Creative Arts division will perform for us, showcasing the innovation and creativity that make Burnley College so special. Thank you for joining us on this proud and memorable evening. It is a genuine privilege to congratulate you on all that you have accomplished. As you carry your skills, resilience and determination into whatever comes next, we wish you every happiness and success.
Jason Faulkner Principal and CEO
2026 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF INCREDIBLE SUCCESS AT BURNLEY COLLEGE
Creating a vibrant, supportive community is at the heart of everything we do at Burnley College. Tutors, support staff, governors and college leaders are dedicated to creating amazing futures. As you progress to the next, exciting chapter of your success story, we’re here to remind you that you will always be a part of Burnley College. The lessons you have learned over your time here – both academic and in life experiences – will serve you well and help you reach your full potential. We love our alumni to stay in touch and continue to share their amazing stories with us. You are an inspiration to us all and the many, many students who will follow in your footsteps.
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
6.30pm Arrival and Refreshments 6.50pm Award Winners Group Photograph 7.10pm Welcome – Sarah Crossley Principal’s Speech – Jason Faulkner Student Governor Speech – Rob Saxon Special Guest Speech – Benji Crampton Core Values Awards Stocks Massey Awards Performance 1 – Evie Lees Curriculum Awards Performance 2 – Isla Rigby Curriculum Awards Chair of Governors’ Speech – Gillian Bardin 9.10pm Awards Evening Concludes
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU
This evening’s entertainment is brought to you by our incredibly talented learners. In the Foyer - Acoustic Duo
Kirsten Hendry & Jude Partington Year 1 Level 3 Music Students Performance 1
Evie Lees
Year 2 A Level Dance Contemporary Dance Solo Performance 2
Isla Rigby
Year 2 Level 3 Performing Arts Musical Theatre soloist
OUR STUDENT GOVERNORS Rob Saxon T Level Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
Rob uses his leadership skills to help create an inclusive environment where all his peers feel supported and valued. His talent for turning ideas into action, paired with his genuine commitment to inclusion, makes him a wonderful role model for others at Burnley College.
“My role as Student Governor allows me to make positive changes for as many people as possible and ensure that everyone feels included.”
OUR STUDENT GOVERNORS Alana Jones
A Level Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics Alana brings her passion of supporting her fellow peers to her role, making sure their voices are heard and represented with honesty. With a real dedication to representing young people and a wealth of skills she brings to the role, Alana is a true advocate for her peers.
“Being on the governing board feels authentic. I like sharing the views of fellow students and making change.”
INTRODUCING THIS EVENING’S SPEAKER Benji Crampton
Benji completed his Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services at Burnley College in 2024 where he achieved outstanding grades. Following his time at college, he spent five months backpacking around Southeast Asia, an experience that broadened his outlook and developed his independence and adaptability. He returned to Burnley College as a Student Experience Intern, where his exceptional work and dedication quickly set him apart. This led to his progression to Student Experience & Learner Voice Officer, a role in which he continues to inspire the next generation of learners.
CORE VALUES AWARDS
The Core Values represent the building blocks we use at Burnley College to create students who will excel, in their studies, naturally, but also in the wider world. The following learners have been nominated for their ability to go above and beyond, creating a community of respect, of ambition, of creativity, curiosity and collaboration. Congratulations.
Katie Cullen
T Level Education & Early Years
Spencer Hodgson Level 3 Dance
Izzie Balfour
A Level Psychology, Sociology and Biology Izzie’s role as Student Governor from 2025-26 earned her Highly Commended in the Student Governor of the Year awards 2026, recognising exceptional leadership and impact. Izzie was one of just three students nationally to receive this commendation from over 50 candidates.
STOCKS MASSEY BEQUEST FUND
This evening, we welcome honoured guests from the Stocks Massey Bequest Fund to announce this year’s recipients. The Fund was established in 1910 by the late Edward Stocks Massey from the town’s famous brewing family, who bequeathed money in his will for the benefit of Burnley residents to be spent on education, the advancement of science, learning, music and other arts. The money has been invested and maintained by trustees over the years to release Higher Education Student Support Scholarships to help young people who: • • •
Are residents in the Borough of Burnley Have undertaken their further education at an institution within the Borough Have attained commendable levels of academic achievement in securing a place at a Higher Education Institution
Following annual interviews held by the committee and trustees, scholarships will be awarded tonight.
SCIENCE, HEALTH AND EDUCATION AWARDS Elle Harrison
Lillie-Jo Parker
Deepika Hussain
Ellie Romao
The former pupil at Shuttleworth College achieved her Level 3 Health and Social Care. She is now progressing to working at Oakmount House Care Home.
The former pupil at Sir John Thursby Community College achieved her Level 3 Early Years Education. She is now progressing to Burnley College University Courses to study Children, Young People and Their Services.
The former pupil at Colne Primet Academy achieved Level 3 in Adult Nursing. She is now progressing to Edge Hill University to study Adult Nursing.
The former pupil at Unity College achieved her Level 3 Forensic and Criminal Investigation. She is now progressing to a Police Degree Apprenticeship.
Callum Threlfall
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved his Level 3 Applied Science. He is now progressing to Manchester Metropolitan University to study Chemistry.
Sasha Tighe
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved her T Level in Health. She is progressing to the University of Salford to study Midwifery.
Sophie TomlinsonGreenhalgh
The former pupil at Hyndburn Academy achieved her T Level in Education & Early Years. She is progressing to the Edge Hill University to study Primary Teaching.
Harvey Toynton
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved his T Level in Healthcare Science. He is progressing to a career with North West Ambulance Service.
A LEVEL AWARDS Alan Adamczyk
The former pupil at Shuttleworth College achieved exceptional results in A Level Chemistry, Psychology and Criminology. He is now progressing to the University of Lancaster to study Medicine and Surgery.
Grace Bewley
The former pupil at All Saints RC High School achieved exceptional results in A Level English Language & Literature, History and PE. She is now progressing to a Degree Apprenticeship with Rolls Royce.
Iqra Bi
The former pupil at Accrington Academy achieved exceptional results in A Level Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemistry. She is now progressing to the University of Liverpool to study Mathematics with Finance.
Coby-James Caine
The former pupil at Burnley High School achieved exceptional results in A Level History, Law and English Literature. He is progressing to the University of Manchester to study Law.
Evie Donnelly
The former pupil at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School achieved exceptional results in A Level Business, Biology and PE. She is progressing to Loughborough University to study Sport and Exercise Science.
Ella Hargreaves
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved exceptional results in A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Psychology. She is progressing to the University of Liverpool to study Game Design.
Becca Jones
The former pupil at Unity College achieved exceptional results in A Level Business, Psychology and Law. She is progressing to the University of Sheffield to study Law.
Daliya Kadir
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved exceptional results in A Level Law, Psychology and English Literature. She is progressing to King’s College London to study English.
Amelia Korczynska
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved exceptional results in A Level Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She is now progressing to the University of Nottingham to study Aerospace Engineering.
Benjamin Loft
The former pupil at Haslingden High School achieved exceptional results in A Level Physics, Chemistry and Double Mathematics. He is progressing to his second year at Burnley College.
Joseph McHale
Joe achieved exceptional results in A Level Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and Electronics. He is now progressing to the University of Bristol to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Sofia Shimbles
Sofia achieved exceptional results in A Level Environmental Science, Biology and German. They are progressing to their second year at Burnley College.
Agne Zvirblyte
The former pupil at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved exceptional results in A Level Biology, Chemistry and Maths. She is now progressing to the University of Liverpool to study Medicine.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AWARDS BUSINESS
UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
The former pupil at Sir John Thursby Community College achieved his Level 3 Business. He is now progressing to the University of Manchester to study Management with Accounting.
She achieved her Level 1 Uniformed Public Services and is now progressing to Level 2 Uniformed Public Services.
Hashim Ali
Subhan Kashif
Subhan achieved his Level 2 Business. He is now progressing to Level 3 Business at Burnley College.
Joshua Murray
The former pupil at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved his Level 3 Business. He is now progressing to the University of Leeds to study International Business.
Maryam Khalid Isobel Spence
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved her Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services. She is now progressing to a career in the police.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Alice Ormrod
The former pupil at Todmorden High School achieved her Level 3 in Travel and Tourism. She is now planning to start her career.
Alicja Pietrzak
The former pupil at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved her Level 2 in Travel and Tourism. She is now progressing to Level 3 Travel and Tourism at Burnley College.
MATHS, ENGLISH AND PROJECT SEARCH AWARDS Muskan Alam
Achieved an Entry Level 3 and a Level 1 qualification in English Functional Skills. She is progressing to Level 1 Health and Social Care.
Daniel Dawson
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved Level 2 in English and Maths. He is progressing to Level 2 Electrical Installation.
Louis Fairclough
The former pupil at The Hollins completed his internship with Project SEARCH. He is progressing to employment with Calico.
CONSTRUCTION AWARDS Mackenzie Ashworth
Connor Monkhouse
Luke Halfpenny
Blu Townsend
The former pupil at Todmorden High School achieved T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning. He is progressing to Liverpool John Moores University to study Quantity Surveying.
The former pupil at Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio School achieved his Level 2 Plumbing. He is now progressing to Level 3 in Plumbing.
Tegan Harrison
Tegan achieved her Level 2 Painting & Decorating. She is now progressing to start her career in industry.
The former pupil at Unity College achieved his Level 1 in Painting & Decorating. He is now progressing to Level 2 in Painting & Decorating.
The former pupil at Blessed Trinity RC College achieved his Level 2 Plumbing. He is now progressing to Level 3 Plumbing.
ENGINEERING AWARDS Cooper Bevan
The former pupil at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved his T Level in Engineering Design and Development.
Alexander Haslam
The former pupil at St Christophers CE High School achieved his Level 3 Engineering Technologies, Mechanical Specialism. He is now progressing to a career at Procter Process Plant.
Henry McRorie
Henry achieved his Level 3 Engineering Technologies. He is planning on progressing to an Apprenticeship.
SPORT AWARDS
ELITE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Biruk Aduna
ESOL Student Of a long list of achievements, this year, Biruk won the English National Cross Country Championships, along with the Northern Counties Championship. He has also seen great success on the track, placing within the top 5 of all events he has competed in this year. He embodies all the qualities that it takes to be an elite athlete and hopefully one day we will be seeing him on the world stage.
Grace Brindle
A Level Student The former pupil at Accrington Academy achieved exceptional results in A Level Physical Education, Biology and Psychology. She is progressing to the University of Salford to study Sports Rehabilitation.
Larenzo Irish
Larenzo achieved Level 1 Sport and Fitness. He is progressing to Level 2 Sport and Fitness.
Max Tipton
The former pupil at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School achieved Level 3 in Sport and Exercise Science. He is progressing to Manchester Metropolitan University to study Physiotherapy.
Sydney Ward
The former pupil at Marsden Heights Community College achieved Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science. She is planning on progressing to a degree in Sport and Business Management.
BEAUTY AWARDS Ava Aldren
The former pupil at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved her Level 2 Beauty. She is now progressing to Level 3 Beauty.
Amelia Hill
The former pupil at Burnley High School achieved her Level 3 Beauty. She is progressing to begin her career in the beauty industry.
CREATIVE ARTS AND DIGITAL AWARDS Rebecca Boyle
Noah Syers
Jennah Malik
Lily Taylor
The former pupil at Shuttleworth College achieved her Level 3 Game Art and Design. She is now progressing to Futureworks to study Game Art.
The former pupil at Pendle Vale College achieved her Level 3 Art & Design. She is now progressing to the University of Edinburgh to study Fine Art.
Connor Speakman
The former pupil at St Christophers CE High School achieved his Level 3 in Music Production. He is now progressing to DBS Manchester to study Music Production.
The former pupil at West Craven High School achieved his Level 3 Esports. He is now progressing to the University of Hertfordshire to study Film and Television Production.
The former pupil at Unity College achieved her Level 3 Dance and Performing Arts. She is now progressing to the University of Winchester to study Musical Theatre.
Rhyne Yanong
Rhyne achieved her Level 3 Media and is now progressing to the University of Leeds to study Film Studies.
COMPUTING AWARDS Adam Bradley
The former pupil at The Valley Leadership Academy achieved Level 2 Computing. He is now progressing to Level 3 Computing.
Alviya Raju
Alviya achieved her Level 3 Computing. She is now progressing to Abertay University Dundee to study Computer Science with Cyber Security.
THANK YOU Gillian Bardin Governing Board Chair Guy Thomas Governing Board Vice Chair Vikki Goddard Richard Thorley Fiona Lugiano Lukman Patel
David Tomlinson Paul Ragnall Pauline Lucarz Alison Cameron Sharon Roscoe Ed Foulds Craig Waddington
WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS TO CELEBRATE YOU TODAY. AS YOU TURN THE FINAL PAGE ON YOUR TIME AT BURNLEY COLLEGE, TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNISE HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME.
You arrived with ambition. You leave with achievement. Every late night, every challenge you faced head-on and every goal you refused to give up on has brought you to this proud moment. That resilience is exactly what your industries need. You are the future leaders and innovators, the people who will shape workplaces, spark ideas and set new standards. Your qualifications have opened doors, so walk through them with confidence and stay curious. The best learners never truly finish learning. On behalf of the Governors, thank you for all you have given to our community. We could not be prouder of you. Go forward and build careers you love, lives that fulfil you and a future that is entirely your own. With warmest congratulations and every good wish for what lies ahead. Gillian Bardin Chair of Governors
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