The Sandwell Colleges staff recognised at annual awards ceremony
Staff were recognised for their work supporting learners, with two members of the student support team receiving Outstanding Contribution Awards
Staff at The Sandwell Colleges have been recognised for their work supporting students and colleagues at the organisation's annual Future Focus Awards.
The awards ceremony celebrated individual employees and teams for their contributions, as well as colleagues marking long-service milestones.
Among those receiving Outstanding Contribution Awards were Stuart Millward and Hilary Moore from the Sandwell College Hub Extra Student Support team.
Mr Millward received 17 nominations for his work supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans, while Mrs Moore was recognised for her support for students with dyslexia over the past 20 years.
A new One Team Award was also introduced this year to recognise collaboration and shared working across the colleges and their campuses.
The awards were held a year after the launch of the colleges' strategic plan, Your Future Our Focus, and form part of celebrations marking the organisation's 40th anniversary.
Lisa Capper MBE, chief executive and principal of The Sandwell Colleges, said the awards recognised the contribution of staff across the organisation.
She said: "At The Sandwell Colleges, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
"With an overwhelming number of nominations received, each reflecting the skills, professionalism, creativity and care that define our community, these Future Focus Awards are about our colleagues and the commitment they have to help change the lives of young people and adults across the Black Country and Birmingham."