Sixth Form Awards Evening 2026

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

The College was honoured to host Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands Lieutenancy David Clarke and his wife Mrs Nicky Clarke at the event, as well as the Mayor of Solihull Councillor Sardul Singh Marwa MBE JP. 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. Natalie Queiroz, Victims Advocate West Midlands Police & Crime Commission, handed out the prizes to learners and gave a moving speech at the end, in which she gave three pieces of advice to students, based on the challenges she has overcome. 

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.

Five Outstanding Service awards were also handed out to staff who are retiring this year. Michael Rennie (Business), Allison Sayer (Humanities) and Julie Watts (Social Sciences) were recognised for their service to the College. Joining them was Vice Principal Janice Hamilton, who has given 29 years of service to the College, and Maggie Allwood, who has worked in the kitchen at the College for 49 years.

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. I was also delighted to recognise the service of five outstanding members of staff."

24 June 2026