The annual college staff awards took place on Wednesday 26th November at the Duke’s Head Hotel. Over 100 members of staff attended the annual event.
Twenty-seven awards were given for a variety of outstanding work, recognising lifetime achievements, teaching excellence and management, amongst many other things. The awards were presented by the board of governors. 10 different categories
Katrina Wasteney, Lecturer in the Learning Practice, won overall Employee of the Year award at the ceremony and took home another award for Special Award for Outstanding Contribution during the last Academic Year.
Richard Bradley, Head of Faculty for Business, Humanities, Science and Computing, said:
“As a member of the Learning Practice, Managers and teaching staff in the faculty have felt the benefit of Katrina’s assistance and value her commitment to supporting them in improving teaching and learning across the area. She has also supported individuals with valuable feedback and practical help.
Katrina has shown she is a massive asset for CWA and more importantly, the staff and students who benefit from her professional help.”
CWA principal, David Pomfret, said:
“Tonight we have recognised the outstanding achievements of the brilliant staff who work at the college, all of whom contribute to its success in a variety of different ways.”
Here is a list of the winners and runners up for this year’s staff awards:-
Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Winner – Ellie Lake – Lecturer in Animal Care
Winner – Steven White – Lecturer in English
Runner Up – Domminie Wright – Lecturer in Care Kings Lynn
Course Director of the Year
Winner – Hannah Barrett – Lecturer in Animal Care
Winner – Michael Boyce – Lecturer in Humanities
Runner Up – Billy Pightling – Lecturer in Construction and Plumbing Kings Lynn
Business Support Employee of the Year
Winner – Katharine Levy – Learning Resource Coordinator
Winner – Mandy Lakey – Partnership and Business Liaison Supervisor
Runner Up – Jenny Norton – MI Team Leader
Team of the Year
Winner – Hair & Beauty
Runner Up – Student Advisors and Mental Health Support.
New Employee of the Year
Winner – Grace Jones – Public Relations and Events
Runner Up – Jana Prihoda – MIS Assistant
Special Award for Outstanding Contribution during the last Academic Year
Winner – Katrina Wasteney – Lecturer in the Learning Practice
Runner Up – Gemma Doughty – Workplacement and Careers Coordinator Foundation
Support in the Learning Environment
Winner – Amanda Scarborough – Workplacement and Careers Coordinator Landbased
Runner Up – Su Rix – Foundation LSO Supervisor
Unsung Hero
Winners are:-
Matty Jessop – TSO Media
Belinda Marshall – Cleaner at Cambridge
Donna Herbert – Property Services Administrator
Ellen Gooding – Faculty Administrator – Creative Arts and Foundation
Ray Mason – Head Security Officer
Sue Brown – Energy and Environment Officer
Tim Richardson – Lecturer in Maths
Manager of the Year
Winner – Donna Woodruff – Programme Manager, Animal Care
Runner Up – Adam Thompsett – Head of Property Services
Employee of the Year
Katrina Wasteney