College students shine at Maidstone Hub awards

Danny Miller, who is studying for an HND in Building Surveying at London South East Colleges, Bexley, was nominated for his self-motivation and ability to balance full-time study with work and family life, including young children. “He is singular-minded in the pursuit of his goals and brings a degree of order to group activities, demonstrating a natural ability to take on a leadership role,” his tutors said.

The third winning student, Lisha Maxwell, was a mature student at London South East Colleges, Bromley, studying for a Built Environment BTEC HNC. Despite some health difficulties and having her baby boy during her course, she achieved consistently high grades and never missed a week of lessons. She is now working with Kent Council as a surveyor.

MidKent College student Ben Ward progressed from the Level 3 programme into employment and onto the HNC. His college tutors commented on his ability to “adapt quickly to changes in the working environment” and the challenges that the course expects.