A STUDENT at Oldham College has won an award at a ceremony which celebrates the work of learners across the globe.

Georgina Hagan, 18, who is studying Law and Business, has been awarded the Silver BTEC Award for Business & Enterprise Learner of the Year 2021.

She was given the award at the 11th anniversary of Pearson’s annual BTEC Awards, hosted online on July 7.

Georgina said: “Throughout the pandemic, I have worked really hard to achieve the best grades for my course and I encouraged my friends to do the same.”

“It’s taken many long, late nights and a lot of ambition, however, I am humbled and incredibly grateful for this award.

“I can only thank Sam Shepley and the rest of my tutors – not only for their teaching, but for their incredible support whilst under the pressure that they have also faced during the past year. I am incredibly thankful.”

Alun Francis, Oldham College principal and chief executive, added: “It's so inspiring to see how dedicated Georgina is to her course, as well as being a keen fundraiser and helper to her classmates. We’re really looking forward to following her progress and seeing her reach her goals as she moves on to higher education and beyond.”

Pearson’s annual BTEC Awards were co-hosted by TV presenter, Gemma Care, and celebrated 19 category award-winners in subjects such as Health and Social Care, Performing Arts, Engineering, IT, Business and Sport.

BTEC alumni, including Academy Award-winning producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin, entrepreneur Jamal Edwards and award-winning actress Lucy Fallon, were also among those presenting the awards.

Cindy Rampersaud, senior vice president of BTEC and Apprenticeships at Pearson added: “The hard work and commitment demonstrated by our award winners, all of whom have achieved great things during a time of unprecedented disruption, is extraordinary and I am proud we are able to celebrate their achievements.”