Each year nominations are invited for students who will have completed their studies during this academic year, on the basis that Access staff will have a sufficient evidence base at the end of the year to nominate students for the prizes. Nominations are to be made the by LASER approved Access centre and not by the student.
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Students proposed in this category should have excelled in their academic study by producing assessed work of a consistently outstanding academic quality whilst on their Access courses. Along with completed nomination forms, you will need to submit up to 3 examples of the nominated student’s work (of which one piece must be the Extended/Independent Academic Study unit.
Outstanding Commitment to Study
Students in this category should have shown outstanding commitment to their Access studies, perhaps in the face of difficult and challenging circumstances. Nominations in this category should be supported by a detailed statement from the nominator and a student statement. Examples of work are not required for nominations in this category and will not be presented for judging.
Previous Years Winners
Click the links below to find out more about winners in previous years.