Winners

BTEC Awards 2021 winners

The 11th annual BTEC Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 7 July and celebrated the hard work and commitment of teachers, tutors, schools, colleges and learners across the globe. This year we had 20 inspirational Gold Award winners whose passion and dedication to BTEC is truly worthy of celebration.

BTEC Awards 2021 - all winners (PDF)

BTEC Awards 2021 - winners playlist on YouTube

BTEC Awards 2021 - Lilly Carterra — Lily Carcaterra

BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year & Young BTEC Learner of the Year 2021

Lily is still studying for a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at Stafford Colleges Group. She is Student Representative for her Tutorial Group and Female Student Officer within the Student Union as well as being a College Xtra (Events Ambassador). Outside college she also finds time to volunteer at St Georges Hospital.

BTEC Awards 2021 - James Stafford — James Smith

BTEC Public Services Learner of the Year & Adult BTEC Learner of the Year 2021

James is studying for a BTEC National Level 3 Ext Diploma in Public Services at East Surrey College. He balances part-time work, full-time college work and weekly shifts in the emergency services. James is also the class rep and has taken a leading role on several college volunteer projects.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Lilly Robinson — Lily Robinson

BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year 2021

Lily is still studying for a L2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills at Kirklees College where she is also Vice President and EDI officer for the Student Union. Outside of college she runs her own small creative business called ‘The Ginger Fuzzball.’ She has also been selected to take part in a live project for a local arts festival called 'Woven'.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Aliyah Black — Aliyah Black

BTEC Child, Health and Social Care Learner of the Year 2021

Aliyah is studying a BTEC L3 National Diploma in CCLD at South West College. She has worked with Student Services to develop the role of mental health ambassador and has designed a range of resources to support her peers. Outside of college she is in a wheelchair basketball club and plays an active role in the National Deaf Children's Society.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Abingdon and Witney College — Abingdon & Witney College

BTEC College of the Year 2021

Abingdon and Witney offer several BTEC courses including Business, Public Services, Computing, Health & Social Care and Engineering. BTEC qualifications are central to their award-winning Futures Study Programme and are carefully linked to the comprehensive Futures enrichment and career development map.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Joseph Kizhakechethipuzha — Joseph Kizhakechethipuzha

BTEC Construction Learner of the Year 2021

Joseph is studying for a Higher National Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment at Dudley College of Technology where he is also a fire marshal and student representative. He is also an apprentice in the construction and site management industry.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Tiago Bastos Nunes — Tiago Bastos Nunes

BTEC Creative Media Learner of the Year 2021

Tiago is studying for a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cinema and Television at ETIC (Portugal) where he represents his school as student ambassador. He has already won awards for his films including the award for best student film in Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT 2021 Canada.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Dean Hargreaves — Dean Hargreaves

BTEC Engineering Learner of the Year 2021

Dean studies part time for a BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering at Blackpool and Fylde College and works with AJ Hargreaves Plant Engineers. He has recently completed an apprenticeship there and is now in a Service Manager role managing over 50 others.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Caitlin Tohill — Caitlin Tohill

BTEC Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Learner of the Year 2021

Caitlin studies the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism at St Patrick’s College, Maghera (Northern Ireland). She represents her school in various voluntary roles and plays an active part in supporting her local community.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Caoimhe Tohill — Caoimhe Tohill

BTEC Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Learner of the Year 2021

Caoimhe is taking a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism at St Patrick’s College, Maghera (Northern Ireland). She balances a part-time job with her studies and has taken on other voluntary roles to support local charities and initiatives.

BTEC Awards 2021 - IVS Alliance — IVS Alliance

BTEC International Institution of the Year 2021

The IVS Alliance group offers 6 BTEC programmes at UK level 3, which EQF level 4. They offer courses in the Business and Hospitality BTEC sectors, with customised qualifications in Business and Fashion and Executive Management.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Rey Poh — Yu Xuan (Rey) Poh

BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year 2021

Rey attends Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College where she studies for a BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology. She is a true digital enthusiast and consistently goes above and beyond to support her peers and promote her subject to other learners. In her spare time, she is a video editor and YouTuber.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Kira Newey — Kira Newey

BTEC Land-based Learner of the Year 2021

Kira studied at NPTC Group (Wales) for a BTEC High National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture. On completion of her HND, Kira secured a job teaching Agriculture within NPTC Group and a place on a Master's Programme with Aberystwyth University. Kira also farms alongside her parents, keeping award winning pedigree Clun Forest sheep.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Rowan Scourfield — Rowan Scourfield

BTEC Music Learner of the Year 2021

Rowan studies at the The Priory School for a BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice. He is a School Music Leader and is always available to help others with their own music projects. He released his debut album during lockdown the first lockdown a single ‘Locked Away’ during the second. He also produces music videos for some of his songs on his YouTube channel.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Wilbert Kapinga — Wilbert Kapinga

BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year 2021

Wilbert studies at the Braeburn International School Arusha (Tanzania) for a BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts. Unsurprisingly he spends a lot of his free time performing in addition to his extra studies for A Level French and a BTEC Sport. He is also a Sports Prefect for his school.

BTEC Awards 2021 - The Bourne Academy — The Bourne Academy

BTEC School of the Year 2021

With specialisms in Engineering & Design and English our BTEC School of the Year 2021 encourages creativity across all aspects of learning. Bourne Academy teaches several creative BTEC courses including Level 2 Music, BTEC Tech Performing Arts -Dance Level 2, BTEC Tech Performing Arts -Drama Level 2 and BTEC Level 3 - Performing Arts (Dance and Drama).

BTEC Awards 2021 - Jacob Cook — Jacob Cook

BTEC Science Learner of the Year 2021

Jacob studies the BTEC Nationals Applied Science (2016) Extended Certificate at Bristol Free School and Sixth Form. As Head Student, Jacob has contributed to the wider life of the school by helping at various extra curricula and parental events. He has recently secured a degree apprenticeship in Transport Planning in a Civil Engineering firm.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Megan Piechowiak — Megan Piechowiak

BTEC Sport Learner of the Year 2021

Megan studies an International Level 3 BTEC in Sport at Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS). She holds a Level 3 Personal Training certification and is also a certified netball coach. She umpires three nights a week for different elite netball leagues and is captain of the netball, rounders, swimming and basketball teams at JESS. She is also an assistant gymnastics coach for under-five-year-olds.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Eren Büktel — Eren Büktel

BTEC Teacher of the Year 2021

Eren teaches BTEC Applied Science Level 1 and Level 3 at TED Atakent High School in Turkey. He is a determined, entrepreneurial professional who brings exceptional creativity to his lessons. His innovative approach has also driven strong applicable links to the real world for his learners and mirrors how technology and science is used in different industries.

BTEC Awards 2021 - Nathan Smith — Nathan Smith

BTEC Tutor of the Year 2021

Nathan tutors on the Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma in Computing / T Levels courses at Chichester College Group. A fierce innovator, he contributes to STEM Fest where over 1000 primary and secondary school learners come to the college to take part in STEM activities. He has also introduced new emerging technologies like Virtual Reality to the college.