North Kent College recently attended and sponsored the Dartford Business Awards held at Bluewater, hosted by Dartford Borough Council on October 10th, 2024.

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These awards are dedicated to recognising, rewarding, and celebrating achievements in the local business community. There are several different awards categories, all free to enter and designed to cater for every size of business, from the smallest to the largest in the borough.

North Kent College students and apprentices came away with multiple wins on the evening :

Winners of the Young person of the Year award :

Josh Matthews – Orchard Garage Apprentice

Aimee Lamprell - Bright Beginnings Nursery

Olivia Till – West Hill Primary School

Kadey Turner - Bright Beginnings Nursery

Lottie Young – Mrs P’s Hair Apprentice

Hollie Green - Salon 167 Crayford Apprentice

Phoebe Goddard - Salon 167 Crayford Apprentice

Ellie (Beau) Kirk - Milestone Academy Primary

Vienna Mullock - Birchwood Heights Residential Care

Hope West, Head of Apprenticeships said of the wins “We are absolutely delighted that a staggering number of 9 students and apprentices from North Kent College were awarded the “Young Person of the Year Award” at Dartford Business Awards. The students and apprentices are such a credit to both the college and their employers. They’ve gone from strength to strength through their learning Journey, it is testament to their hard work, determination, and their willingness to succeed has not gone unnoticed, I am sure this amazing group of young individuals will have amazing careers in their chosen career.”

The awards are such a great way to showcase Dartford’s vibrant business community and North Kent College were proud to sponsor the event.