Five construction professionals have been recognised for their learning achievements in the CIOB Maidstone Hub Student Awards.
The awards are given annually recognising outstanding students on construction courses in Kent colleges. This year’s winners were Ritchie Bell, Lilli Johnson, Cheryl Corcoran, Ayse Dourmoush and Lisa Jenner.
Bell was studying for Level 4 – Quantity Surveying Technician – HNC Construction at MidKent College. Transitioning from a background in supply chain materials management, he was praised for “embracing a steep learning curve, mastering construction-specific techniques, terminology and technologies that are outside his current professional scope”.
As well as an outstanding academic performance Bell was recognised for his leadership and generosity with peers as well as aligning his learning with company goals, leading substantial projects and developing innovative systems for client service.
Lilli Johnson, trainee assistant at Countryside Partnerships, also at MidKent College, was studying for Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor – HNC Construction. She was recognised by the college for her persistence and determination and acting as an ambassador for women in the industry.
Corcoran was nominated by Bexley College for her “extraordinary resilience and dedication in her HND Quantity Surveying programme”.
She balanced the demands of academic life with the responsibilities of being a single parent and working part-time as a property developer.
Orpington College student and apprentice site manager with Galliford Try Ayse Dourmoush overcame some academic challenges on her HNC Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor) course, which prompted her college to recognise her determination, resilience and commitment.
HNC Construction Management student Lisa Jenner was described by Bexley College tutors as a “force to be reckoned with”. Jenner balanced her studies with a full-time job as project manager for Southern Housing (housing association)and parenting her young child with special needs.
Her tutors said: “Lisa’s approach to challenges is nothing short of extraordinary. She does not accept defeat; instead, she views every situation as a project to excel in. Her determination and unwavering commitment to success have been evident in every aspect of her academic journey.”
