SERC 2026 Student Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open

At SERC we feel it is important to give recognition to students who exemplify excellence, celebrating their achievements, their impact, and their contributions both academically and in their extra-curricular activities. The College’s 2026 Excellence Awards will give us the chance to recognise and celebrate Further Education (FE) students at SERC. We encourage nominations for any Level 1 to Level 3 students who have demonstrated excellence in the past year.

Ceremonies to recognise all winners will be held in March 2026. Staff are welcome to attend the ceremonies to support their students. The dates are as follows:

• Lisburn and Ballynahinch Excellence Awards, Lisburn Campus, 19 March
• Bangor, Holywood & Newtownards Excellence Awards, Bangor Campus, 24 March
• Downpatrick & Newcastle Excellence Awards, Downpatrick Campus, 26 March

Categories are listed below, please click on the links for more information and to access the nomination forms.

Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday 17th February.

Further Education Student of the Year
Apprentice of the Year
Trainee of the Year
Skills for Life and Work Student of the Year
Essential Skills Student of the Year
Students’ Union Class Rep of the Year
Students’ Union Officer of the Year
Excellence in Project Work
Entrepreneur of the Year
Occupational Studies Award
Community Champion of the Year