Celebrating ACE Student Awards 2026
One of the highlights of this academic year was our ACE Student Awards, celebrating Achievement, Commitment and Excellence across Newham College London.
With 14 award categories, the event recognised students who have gone above and beyond, celebrating their hard work, dedication and determination throughout the year. Each category featured a Highly Commended student and a Winner, but every student nominated deserves recognition for their achievements and the commitment they have shown.
The celebration took place on 22 June 2026 at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum, part of Newham College London. The unique venue provided the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of celebration, bringing students, staff, friends and family together to enjoy food, drinks and entertainment while recognising the incredible achievements of our students.
The ACE Student Awards are a wonderful reminder that success at Newham College London is about more than gaining qualifications. It’s about building confidence, developing new skills, overcoming challenges and celebrating the achievements of every student along the way.
Attendance Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Jayden Ebun Cole
Winner: Gilbert Yeboah-Kyei
Progression Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Sammy Bhakar
Winner: Ayomide Atoki
Advocacy Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Ibrahim Simedhi
Winner: Maxine-Rose Oluwafemi Ogunleye
Commitment to Learning Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Megumi Tsuchida
Winner: Ayra Qureshi
Excellence Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Dquan Volson
Winner: Ibrahim Simedhi
Employability and Skills Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Prince Alam
Winner: Misha Alavi
Young Apprentice of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Abbie Molineaux
Winner: Chukwuemka Ezelue-Emeka
Student Ambassador of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Priya Kaur
Winner: Muhammad Zain-Ul-Abidin
Student Development and Enrichment Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Deondra Richardson
Winner: Dquan Volson
Principal’s Choice Awards
16-18 Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Bhumika Bhumika
Winner: Gabriel Constantin
Young ESOL Student of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Faiza Akter
Winner: Mazin Timan
Supported and Inclusive Learning Student of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Karolina Urbanaviciute
Winner: Harpreet Kaur Garha
Resilience Award of the Year
Highly Commended: Priya Kaur
Winner: Sammy Bhakar
Inspirational Alumni of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Isaac Kigga
Winner: Amna Yasin
We are proud of all our nominees, highly commended students and winners for their hard work and positive impact on our college community.