For an ACC student who goes above and beyond, behind the scenes.

An exceptional student producing high quality work. He doesn't complain, takes everything in his stride and is polite and focused despite a lot of pressures on his time at home as a carer. Ryan has had to juggle family responsibilities with his course work throughout this year. He has managed this admirably and without complaint. He has worked very hard and achieved Merits and Distinctions in all his assignments, as well as producing a high quality dissertation.

For an ACC student who faces, or has faced, a barrier to learning.

A big hand to Grace Stewart from Artist Development who has done stunning work as an artist, has been an enthusiastic member of the class and has a huge following on Tik Tok - find them here at https://linktr.ee/Marsbarss

For an ACC student who has effectively supported and promoted awareness of wellbeing and mental health.

Samantha has been a dedicated student, despite having to spend the majority of the year isolated. She never complained and produced an exceptional documentary about young people's mental health around the World.

Izzy has consistently handed in Distinction level work - either first time, or after asking all the right questions to push the grade up. Izzy has also worked hard on many different projects outside of college, and has a strong and determined ambition to become a music teacher. She is taking all the right steps to get there, and has always been willing to overcome any obstacle to get the most out of her time at Access. Izzy is kind, hard-working, sure and confident, organised, meticulous, and a great communicator.

Sam has grown so much in confidence with his technical ability and willingness that he is now ready to pursue his business venture outside of college, after being an Events student for only 1 year. Sam has agreed to work experience with festivals, and has supported other students with their events, and is always keen, but calm and organised.

From one of his peers who nominated him Grace Bailey - "Because Sam has made amazing progress within live sound as well as his attitude towards college... now he comes in every day, always smiling."

Millie has been a motivated and conscientious learner who gives so much to her course and her peers. Friendly and supportive, she is positive in all she does and is a pleasure to teach.

At the start of the year she had no faith in her ability to write songs or complete assignments. She has since written a song that is being touted by Taylor Arter to Cetera’s Ian Johnson and she has performed at Wild Craft to positive reviews and Billie Eilish comparisons, she's got great grades regardless of her dyslexia, she has gained a position with Future Radio and now with Head Out Not Home on Aug 15th. She has worked so hard and especially in light of recent events and how she's handled it, she fully deserves it.

Well done to Rosa Yaxley.

Rosa has consistently achieved Distinctions in her assignments throughout the year. On the rare occasions her first submissions weren't at that level, she would resubmit to improve a grade where she could. Rosa has shown an excellent approach to learning this year, allied with a mature attitude and a great work ethic.

We couldn't choose between them, so we chose two.

Ruth has helped other students, whilst also producing great work this year. She is exemplary. She takes the time to celebrate others, but rarely recognises her own success.

Jack has shown excellent work and team ethic, helping others and making sure they are valued. He pushes himself out of his comfort zone and produces great results.

Congratulations to Dylan Fyfe from Games Art Level 3 year 2. Dylan achieved 7 distinctions and 2 merits for his units this year, bringing him up to the entry requirements for his chosen University.

Dylan has put in a tremendous effort this year, working through a number of challenges and resubmissions to get the grade he set out to achieve, Dylan is a kind and hard working student that deserves to achieve these grades and this award.

Josh has overcome serious challenges this year through determination to do well and displaying a passion for his subject. His ability to recall and articulate his ideas verbally is excellent and when undertaking practical work has consistently shown he is hands on, creative and ambitious. He has thrown himself into both solo and group game jam assignments. He produced an impressive game demo and animated game cutscene material this year despite having had negative experiences with school in the past. Students enjoy working with him and staff enjoy teaching him as Josh brings such enthusiasm and passion for the course in every session he attends. We feel that Josh is willing to celebrate others' successes but rarely acknowledges his own hard work and achievement - so we hope this award will help him realise how well he has, and will continue to do at Access and beyond.

Well done to Josh for your exemplary work and attitude to studies and support for peers. Always going above and beyond. We are also using his work as examples of high quality practice to help us to teach students in the future. Thoroughly deserved.

Trinity has worked very hard this year to gain the highest grades that she can and to contribute very positively to sessions. She has really gained confidence and produced some lovely work. She has attended extra sessions at her own request and engaged in extra-curricular work outside of sessions. Trinity has really made this year work for her despite challenges faced by students.

Finn started late this year due to having to self-isolate in his first two weeks, but he got stuck in straight away and has been a brilliant student, mostly at Distinction level. He has had fantastic attendance and shows a lot of promise.

Great work from Isaac who has worked hard all year to ensure his mock grades are high and has engaged excellently in class

Well done to Imogen Sawyer who has made excellent progress in GCSE maths - not an easy subject! She has been fully engaged throughout the year, whether remote, self directed or in sessions.