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Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards.  

The support of two of the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses provides huge backing to the awards ceremony that will celebrate inspirational Exeter College students, staff and alumni in a glittering event taking place in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral in January 2020.  

This year’s Exeter College Awards is also celebrating 50 years since the college was announced as the UK’s first tertiary college, although the origins of the college date back to the 1800s. The Exeter College Awards will launch a year of celebrations, reflecting on 50 years of excellence and looking forward as one of the country’s leading further education institutions.  

As headline sponsors of the awards, representatives from both Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will attend the event, present awards and join with Exeter College in celebrating the achievements of everyone at the college.  

Foot Anstey has long been associated with Exeter College, having provided legal advice and expertise on a range of projects over the years. Their contribution to the current national standing of the college has been instrumental and this latest sponsorship represents an ongoing commitment of collaboration between two leading institutions. 

Simon Gregory, who is in charge of Foot Anstey’s relationship with Exeter College, said: “Exeter College is an exceptional institution and a very valued client of Foot Anstey. We recognise their considerable achievements over the last 50 years and their pivotal role in Exeter and its region. We are proud to support this landmark event.” 

Willmott Dixon and Exeter College are currently collaborating on the building of a new Institute of Technology Digital and Data Centre on the college’s Hele Road site. The new £10.3million building is part of a wider South West Institute of Technology plan to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the region. The new state-of-the-art building is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2021. 

Rob Woolcock, Director at Willmott Dixon said: “We are delighted to be a part of Exeter College’s celebration in their 50th year. It is so important to celebrate people’s achievements and I look forward to hearing the many stories behind the awards; I am certain that it will be a fantastic night.  

“We are proud to be working with such a forward-thinking college and are excited to be working on the new Digital and Data Centre, which will be a great asset to the college and the city of Exeter.” 

Around 300 friends, partners, students and alumni are expected to attend the event in Exeter Cathedral, with a two-course banquet provided by Exeter-based catering company Posh Nosh. 

The welcome Drinks Reception is being sponsored by Exeter Live Better, a city-wide partnership committed to showcasing everything Exeter has to offer. 

Councillor Phil Bialyk, Leader of Exeter City Council, which was central to the launch of Exeter Live Better, said: “I am delighted to support this prestigious event. Exeter College is a fantastic institution which is crucial to the success of the city and has been over the last 50 years. 

“The college is rightly regarded as one of the best in the UK and continues to give our children the skills they need, and the skills the city needs, to grow and prosper in the future. I would like to congratulate all the students and everyone involved in these awards – you are all winners.” 

The 2020 Exeter College Awards will be taking place on Friday, 24th January with invited guests, partners, students and staff attending. Sent any queries to events@exe-coll.ac.uk. 

Find out more about Exeter College’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Find out more about Foot Anstey, Willmott Dixon and Exeter Live Better.

Outstanding Student Achievements Celebrated at Exeter College Awards

The Exeter College Student Awards has celebrated the successes of outstanding students – marking yet another stellar year.

Twenty-four exceptional college student award winners from across Devon were honoured at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, January 10th 2019.

The award winners covered the broad range of programmes on offer at Exeter College, including A Levels, the International Baccalaureate, Technical Programmes, part time programmes and an increasing range of Apprenticeships.

The college was delighted to welcome Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby and Exeter College alumnus, as the guest speaker at the awards.

The college would like to thank the many sponsors who supported the inspirational event, held at Exeter’s Mercure Rougemont Hotel.

The awards mark the culmination of an outstanding year at the college, highlights include the college’s best ever results, a top ranking for employer satisfaction, Exeter College being named top college for STEM nationwide, and, with the support of the LEP, the official opening of a state-of-the-art £3 million Advanced Engineering Centre.

To cap it all, Exeter College was recently named as a finalist for the coveted title of ‘FE College of the Year 2019’ in the national Tes FE Awards.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The annual Exeter College Student Awards marks the culmination of yet another-record breaking year for the college. Demonstrating the impact of fantastic students and apprentices, working with truly great staff.

“It gives us the opportunity to acknowledge, in particular, those students who have excelled in their studies, preserved under difficult circumstances, or have contribute positively to their peers, faculty, college and the wider community.

“We recognise that our success is not luck, an absolutely key ingredient is our partners and employers. We are extremely proud of the college’s role in our community, which is reflected by the wide range of sponsors for our awards. Thank you to all of our supporters.

“This year we were delighted to welcome, as our guest of honour and guest speaker, Rob Baxter, Exeter College alumnus and Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs.”

Rob Baxter, Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs, said: “As someone who had previously attended Exeter College I was delighted to be invited to speak at an awards dinner that recognised and celebrated the achievements of so many young people.

“Some of their stories are truly inspirational and to see the support the students have, not only from their college faculties, but also from the wider business and civic community really brought home the positive work the college does within the city of Exeter and the wider community.”

The award sponsors at the event were: Arconic, Bishop Fleming, Devon County Council, DevonLive, Exeter Airport, Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Exeter City Council, Flybe, Foot Anstey, InExeter, Kislingbury Property Consultants, Mi-space/Midas, National Citizens Service (City Community Trust), Pearson, Santander, Savills, SWComms, Visit Exeter. Westlake & Spence.

We are also grateful for our other event supporters, Purple, The Cover Cupboard, and Pollards Print.

Thanks also go to Exeter Live Better for supporting the drinks reception at this year’s Student Awards.

Outstanding Student Achievements Celebrated at Exeter College Awards
Outstanding Student Achievements Celebrated at Exeter College Awards: Pictured from left to right: Nicola Wood, Abbie Densham, Eleanor Harvey, Emily Piper, Harry Sewter, John Brimicombe, Silvia Christoforou, Oliver Daw, Lois Coram, Jessica Dennis, John Laramy (Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive), Natalie Hardwidge, Rob Baxter, (Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby and Exeter College alumnus), Jane Horton, David Allen OBE (Chair of the Board, Exeter College), Keely White, Tom Burrows, Meagan Green, David Carver, Sophie West, Charlotte Atkinson.

Don’t Miss! Follow in the footsteps of Exeter College’s student award winners. Don’t miss our last cross college Exeter College Open Event of this academic year, this Wednesday, 16th January, 2019 5pm – 8pm. Register today: exe-coll.ac.uk

Award winners:

  • Access and Higher Education – Nicola Wood – Exmouth
  • Adult Learner – Natalie Hardwidge – Broadclyst
  • Art and Design – Lois Coram – Silverton
  • Business and IT – Ashleigh Bedford – Newton Abbot
  • Construction – James Plant – Newton Poppleford
  • Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive – Eleanor Harvey – Exeter
  • English, Language and International Baccalaureate – Vincent Radley – Exeter
  • Flybe Academy – Charlotte Atkinson – Newton Abbot
  • Foundation Studies – Jessica Dennis – North Tawton
  • Healthcare, Childcare and Public Services – Emily Barnacle – Lympstone
  • Hospitality, Hair and Beauty – John Brimicombe – Exeter
  • Humanities – Keely White – Exeter
  • International – Kunchaya Soinak – Thailand
  • Journalism Academy – Silvia Christoforou – West Hill
  • Maths and Science – Abbie Densham – Exeter
  • Media and Performing Arts – Leah James – Exeter
  • Michael Caines Academy – Oliver Daw – Newton Abbot
  • Music Academy – Harry Sewter – Exeter
  • Professional Studies – Jane Horton – Plymouth
  • Reach Academy – Tom Burrows – Exmouth
  • School of Art – Sophie West – Tiverton
  • Spencer Dale Economics – David Carver – Exeter
  • Sport, Leisure and Tourism – Emily Piper – Exeter
  • Sports Academy – Meagan Green – Tiverton
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