CIPs learners awarded for being ‘outstanding’!

The ‘Outstanding Bright Stars’ Newham College Student Awards Ceremony 2010 was held on the 30th June at the Troxy a famous art deco venue in Limehouse. The evening awards ceremony was in celebration of students achievements over the last academic year. CIPs had 10 awards announced on the night:

CIPs Skills for Jobs Sponsored by Advantage Support Services
Winner - Abdul Qudoos

CIPs Business of the Year Sponsored by Clydesdale Bank for the Fit for Business Project.
Winner -  Robert Owusu, First Fruit

CIPs Enterprise Award Sponsored by Buying Vision for the London Style Project
Winner – Sally Roberts, Somerville Scarves

CIPs Train to Gain Learner of the Year (Skills for Life) Sponsored by Wave Training Ltd
Winner – Alvyda Bingelyte

CIPs Train to Gain Learner of the Year (Customer Service) Sponsored by Quality Care Systems Ltd
Winner – Vander Broome

CIPs Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponsored by Newham Chamber of Commerce.
Winner – Waffa Kaissi, iBoffin

CIPs Fashion Student of the Year Sponsored by Zandra Rhodes.
Winner – Whitney Lamin

CIPs Tailoring Student of the Year Sponsored by Savile Row Bespoke.
Winner  - Michael Bramwell

Female Entrepreneur from the Women’s Business Centre Sponsored by PureJewels.
Winner – Helen Cadogan

CIPs English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Combined Student of the Year Sponsored by Advanced Investment Management LLP.
Winners – Ruqeeya Karan Asif Sheik, Fareha Asif Sheik, Rabia Asif Sheik (Combined award)


Sponsors included celebrity Zandra Rhodes and the prestigious Savile Row Bespoke Tailors. Their contributions and attendance was greatly appreciated. The support of external sponsors, employers and experts provided a significant validation of the students’ skills and knowledge and has provided each student with a significant boost as they leave to seek employment or continue their education and skill development.

Photo: Fashion student of the year Whitney Lamin is presented with her award by designer Zandra Rhodes

  • Newham College of Further Education
  • London Borough of Newham
  • European Union, European Regional Development Fund
  • London Development Agency
  • European Union, European Social Fund
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Skills Funding Agency
  • European Investment Fund