The College of West Anglia (CWA) celebrated the dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution of its staff at the 2025 CWA All Staff Awards which took place on Wednesday 12th June at the Corn Exchange.

Hosted by Principal David Pomfret, the event recognises excellence across both teaching and support roles. Staff have been nominated by colleagues for their commitment, creativity and the positive impact they make every day.

Julie Robinson, Student Welfare Manager said ‘The Staff Awards Evening was a fantastic celebration, and it was truly inspiring to see the incredible achievements of staff across CWA. We’re incredibly proud and honoured to be named Team of the Year. A huge thank you to everyone involved!’

David Pomfret said ‘2025 has been a successful year for the college. The achievements that we as a college have attained this year would not have been possible without the support of inspirational staff celebrated here tonight.’

Here is a list of winners and runners-up of this year’s staff awards:

Exceptional Contribution

Winner: Abbie Lammiman- Multiply Project Coordinator

Runner Up: Petra Allen - Careers and Destinations Administrator

Runner Up: Claire Scarffe - Lecturer in Business

Leadership

Winner: Lisa Pepper - Programme - Manager Hair & Beauty

Runner Up: Hayley Lawrence - Campus Business Support Team Leader KL

Team of the Year

Winner: Student Welfare

Runner Up: Carpentry Apprenticeship Team

Runner Up: Work Placement and Careers

Unsung Hero

Winner: Harry King Security Officer KL

Runner Up : James Russell Apprenticeship Advisor

Runner Up: Nic Leadley Lecturer in Travel & Tourism

Runner Up: Petra Allen Careers and Destinations Administrator

Runner Up: Lee Jay Information Systems Manager

Runner Up: Sarah Smith Lecturer in Hair & Beauty

Ambition Champion 1

Winner: Nigel Girling Apprenticeship Trainer/Assessor

Runner Up: Charlene Martin Lecturer in Early Years

Runner Up: Natasha Elding Lecturer in Animal Care

Ambition Champion 2

Winner: Sarah Anstiss - Head of Apprenticeship and Work Based Learning

All photos can be found here.