Students, staff, families and distinguished guests gathered at Paddington Green Campus on Tuesday to celebrate the outstanding achievements of learners at this year’s City of Westminster College’s Student Awards.
Despite record-breaking summer temperatures, the celebrations were filled with energy, pride and inspiration as students from across the college were recognised for their hard work, determination and achievements throughout the year.
The ceremony was opened with a stunning vocal performance by Lina Lipciute, a Music student, whose performance set the tone for an inspiring evening of celebration.
The awards recognised excellence across a wide range of categories, including Improving Student of the Year, Study Programme Student of the Year, Adult Learner of the Year, Supported Internship Award, Sports Award, Sustainability Award, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award and Overcoming Barriers Award.
We were delighted to welcome Honorary Alderman Councillor Guthrie McKie from Westminster City Council and UCG Chair of Corporation, Franklin Asante, who presented awards to students throughout the ceremony.
The event also featured an inspiring speech from alumna and international gymnast Marfa Ekimova. A medal-winning athlete who has represented Great Britain on the world stage, Marfa shared her journey from student to elite athlete, encouraging learners to believe in themselves, embrace challenges and pursue their ambitions with confidence and determination.
Among this year’s award winners were:
Students from every curriculum area were also recognised for their exceptional progress and commitment.
The College would also like to extend its sincere thanks to the organisations whose generous support helped make this year’s awards possible. We are grateful to our sponsors:
Their continued partnership and commitment to supporting education and student success are greatly appreciated.
The evening was a fitting celebration of another successful year at City of Westminster College, showcasing the talent, ambition and determination of our students across.
Congratulations to all of our award winners and finalists.
“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.”
