Every year, Abingdon & Witney College celebrate the achievements of its students on a special evening at Blenheim Palace.


Held at the end of term in the grand surroundings of The Orangery at Blenheim Palace, the Student of the Year Awards (SOY) recognise amazing students from across the College's curriculum.

Every year, students, staff, friends, and family attend SOY and hear from our Heads of Faculty about student successes, the challenges students have faced and have overcome, and many other inspiring stories.

Each of the College's eleven faculties select two winners whose contribution to their class, dedication to their coursework or apprenticeship or who have overcome adversity is recognised.

This year, the Overall Student of the Year Award went to Kayleigh Lammin, a Higher Education student on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course.

Special thanks also go to our talented Performing Arts students, who provide musical entertainment during the interval.

For more information about this year's award ceremony and nominations, read our Student of the Year news article.

2024's Award Winners

Outstanding Performance Award

Creative Industries - Thomas Francklin

English & Maths - Kuran Krishan

Access to Learning - Theo Shayler

Higher Education - Maya Davidson

Landbased Industries - Natasha Broom

Technology - Jamie Sample

Construction - Joshua Painting

Public & Professional Industries - Kara O’Connor

Apprenticeships - Ewan Graham

Oxfordshire Adult Learning - Les Allen

Professional courses - Evita Kiselevska

Inspirational Student Award

Creative Industries - Harley McLean

English & Maths - Joe Harvey

Access to Learning - Nina Skalicanova

Higher Education - Kayleigh Lammin

Landbased Industries - Ella Tingley

Technology - William Smith

Construction - Mamadou Barry

Public & Professional Industries - Claire Hague

Apprenticeships - Spencer Kelly

Oxfordshire Adult Learning - Joanna Turner

Professional courses - Yulia (Luliia) Riabova

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