College Awards Evening 2025

Solihull Sixth Form College celebrated student success this week at their annual Awards Evening, which took place at Renewal Solihull.

The College was honoured to host Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands Lieutenancy Carmen Watson at the event, as well as the Mayor of Solihull Councillor Annette Mackenzie. They were present to offer their support to sixth formers, who were being recognised for their efforts and achievements in both academic and extra-curricular settings. Jose Lopes, Chair of Governors for the College, handed out the prizes to learners. 

Awards were given for each of the A level, BTEC or T level courses that the College offers. Teachers faced difficult choices, as they were asked to select just two young people for recognition per subject. A range of young people were also honoured for extra-curricular achievements, including sporting success, exceptional progress and representation of Student Council. Shirley Lions were also in attendance at the event and handed out prizes for volunteering.

Interspersed between the awards, there were examples of learners’ work for guests to enjoy, including two music performances, a journalism recital and a music video created by a Media Studies student and a video of the College’s Team Gambia volunteer project.

Three Outstanding Service awards were also handed out to staff who are retiring this year. Between them, these staff members have accrued 65 years of service to the College.

Principal Martin Sullivan commented:

"The annual Awards Evening is a highlight in the College calendar and provides an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved during the academic year. I’m very proud of all our young people and those rewarded at this event were just the tip of a very large iceberg. I’m confident that their success will be reflected in the publication of exam results this summer."

24 June 2025