The College of North West London proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the annual Student Awards ceremony, held on Thursday at our Willesden Campus.
The event recognised the dedication, resilience and success of learners from across the College, and was made even more special by the attendance of the Mayor of Brent, Councillor Amer Agha, and the Leader of Brent Council, Councillor Mohammed Butt, who joined staff, students and families in celebrating student success.
Guests also heard an inspiring speech from CNWL alumnus Andrew Onasanya, whose remarkable journey from homelessness to completing an apprenticeship and receiving national recognition highlighted the resilience, determination and ambition demonstrated by many of the College’s students. His story served as a powerful reminder of the life-changing opportunities education can provide.
Throughout the ceremony, students were recognised across a wide range of curriculum and excellence awards, celebrating academic achievement, personal development, perseverance and contributions to college life.
This year’s special award winners included:
Students from across every curriculum area were also recognised for their dedication and achievements throughout the year.
Highly Commended
Highly Commended
Highly Commended
Highly Commended
The College would also like to thank the organisations whose generous sponsorship helped make this year’s awards possible:
Their continued support enables United Colleges Group to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its students each year.
The evening was a fitting celebration of another successful year at the College of North West London, recognising learners who have overcome challenges, embraced opportunities and made a lasting impact on their college community.
Congratulations to all of our award winners and those who were highly commended.
“My experience at College of Northwest London, has been exciting, it has been thrilling and it has been full of opportunities, and we have the tutors that help us whenever we’re in need. We go on educational trips to get a feel for what university life is like. We have the careers advisors that help us on our path, our university path.”
“The facilities here are brilliant. You have range of courses you can study. My teachers in the Performing Arts department have got history in the industry, which is very useful. You get to ask them for advice and actual knowledge from the industry, and take that into your own work within the college also afterwards. ”
“At City of Westminster College, my experience has been the best of all the other colleges I’ve attended. The reason I like CWC is because the teachers make my journey easier with assessment and exams. I’m a Level Two Science student and I enjoy my lessons because most of them are practical, which are helpful for me. I love studying at CWC because you meet people from other countries – all over the world and from all different communities.”
“My favourite thing about studying here has definitely got to be the teachers. They’re really helpful, kind and in the industry, so it’s good.”
“The technical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during my apprenticeship at College of North West London have been invaluable, particularly in understanding site processes, health and safety requirements and the understanding of electrical systems.”
“My experience studying at City of Westminster College has been amazing. It’s been so welcoming; I enjoy it very much because of the staff members we have here. They’re very approachable and I could come to them with any question, and it will be answered straight away. And if I come early for a class, I can use the Learning Resources Centre, I can use the computers, the books, just to continue all my studies outside the classroom time.”
“The training process was seamless. I had good instructors who were very flexible, supporting people of all learning levels. On the last day after our exams, a security company came and did a presentation. We had the opportunity to have an interview afterwards. I told them about my experiences, and they said I would be a good fit. I formally applied for a role and started with the company soon after. Getting into security has opened doors for me. I hope I will continue to take steps up the career ladder.”
“Coming to study at the City of Westminster College was the best decision that I had ever made. The teachers are very accommodating – they help you learn things in a way that might be easier for you to learn. They are very supportive and I think that’s one of the best things about learning here.”
“I was so grateful to have won Apprentice of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2026, I could not have done it without the support my company Size Group and the College of North West London.”
