UTC Portsmouth proudly celebrated the achievements of its students and alumni at the highly anticipated Annual Awards Evening, held this year on Wednesday 18th December at HMS Nelson, Portsmouth. The event highlighted the incredible success stories of our students and alumni, made possible by the continued support of our Employer Partners.
Mr Blandford, Assistant Principal - Director of Co-Curriculum, speaking at the Awards Evening.
It was a true celebration of innovation, showcasing the achievements of the next generation of technology and engineering professionals. The presence of UTC Portsmouth alumni including Noorhantosha from BAE Systems, Sasha from the Royal Navy, and Daksh from Lockheed Martin, delivering powerful and motivational speeches about their career journeys, underscored the transformative impact of UTC Portsmouth and its Employer Partners.
UTC Portsmouth alumni, Sasha, Noorhantosha and Daksh delivering inspiring speeches about their journey from UTC Portsmouth into their careers.
The event would not have been possible without the generous support of our headline sponsors: Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Royal Navy, and QinetiQ. Their contributions, along with those of our other Employer Partners, enabled us to present a series of awards recognising excellence in academic subjects and STEM Learning Habits.
Subject Award Winners
The following outstanding students were honoured during the evening:
Engineer of the Year, sponsored by BAE Systems – Christian
Engineering Design Award, sponsored by Lockheed Martin – Yasmina
Engineering Manufacture Award, sponsored by Safran – Orla
Biology Award, sponsored by PHUT NUS – Mia
Chemistry Award, sponsored by Airbus – Maya
Physics Award, sponsored by Royal Navy – Will
Maths Award, sponsored by BAE Systems – Judah
English Award, sponsored by Royal Navy – Sanuli
Geography Award, sponsored by Knights Brown – Damilola
Computer Science Award, sponsored by DTSL – Jamie
STEM Learning Habit Awards
To further celebrate the holistic development of our students, the following STEM Learning Habit awards were presented:
Resilience Award, sponsored by IBM – Megan
Teamwork Award, sponsored by QinetiQ – Grace
Communication Award, sponsored by Steer Automotive – Asaad
Responsibility Award, sponsored by STR Group – Alice
Creative Problem Solving Award, sponsored by QinetiQ – Oliver
Curiosity Award, sponsored by Eaton Aerospace – Marie
Supporting the Future of STEM
The evening also served as a platform to support a cause close to our hearts. We are thrilled to announce that a significant sum was raised for our charity, the Wessex STEM Foundation, dedicated to STEM outreach initiatives across Portsmouth. The funds will enable us to continue engaging young minds and promoting innovation within our community.
A Night of Inspiration
The success of the Awards Evening is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, the achievements of our students, and the unwavering support of our Employer Partners. We extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to this memorable event. Together, we are shaping the future of STEM by inspiring ambition, nurturing talent, and preparing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
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