Higher Education Excellence Awards Presented at SERC Graduation Part One

SERC recognised a number of students with Higher Education Excellence Awards as part of their annual graduation ceremony held in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Friday 13 September.

The Higher Education Excellence Awards recognise some students who have done exceptionally well and some that have overcome additional challenges to achieve their goals.

Higher Education Excellence Award for the School of Applied Science and Sport:
Annabelle Allen (Poyntzpass)
Annabelle first studied part-time then moved to full time, still working at her job, to accomplish her HND in Applied Sciences. This required dedication and smart time-management skills. Her enthusiasm was appreciated by her work placement employer and by her classmates.  

Higher Education Excellence Award for the School of Computing and Engineering:
Joint winners - Rebecca Cinnamond (Bangor) and Mitchell Regan (Ballynahinch)

Rebecca graduated with first-class honours in Cloud Computing and was the founder of the computing society, and CEO of the student company, Project Space.

Mitchell has achieved straight distinctions in his HND in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and his commitment was evident when, unable to attend class due to illness, he joined online from home. He, too, has been active in a student company, making gifts and trophies for Cutting Edge.

Higher Education Excellence Award for the School of Construction, Engineering Services and Skills for Work:
Thomas Quinn (Kells)
This award is sponsored by Irwin.
Thomas was a part-time student on the HNC Building Services course and had an exemplary attendance record.  Apart from his own excellent work, Thomas was a very supportive member of the class and went out of his way to help his peers.