Two students honoured for academic excellence at awards ceremony

Two students honoured for academic excellence at awards ceremony

Jake Anderton and Laura Martin from Nelson and Colne College Group were honoured at the Ascentis Access to HE Excellence Awards

Winners Announced for Ascentis Learner of the Year Awards 2025: NCCG Students Take Top Honours

Jake Anderton, a learner from Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), has been named the winner of the 2025 Ascentis Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, an honour that celebrates learners who go above and beyond in their studies, often overcoming personal or academic challenges to achieve exceptional success. Jake’s story is a testament to the transformative power of education. After leaving school with grades that did not reflect his true po…

Nelson and Colne College Group students honoured at national Ascentis Awards | Member News - East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Two exceptional students from Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) have received national recognition at this year’s Ascentis Access to HE Excellence Awards, with one named overall winner and the other honoured as a finalist in a record year for entries. Jake Anderton was announced as the national winner in the Outstanding Academic Achievement category for his remarkable progress on the Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Social Science. Judges pr…