Tuesday 10th July saw Building Futures East hold its first Celebration of Success Event.
The ‘Celebration of Success’ which was held at Newcastle Civic Centre’s Council Chambers, saw in excess of 120 people celebrate the achievements of our learning groups and was a chance for families and friends, business partners and employers alike to get an insight into just how successful our learners are in achieving their goals of gaining qualifications and employment.

The Winners
The event was extremely well supported by our sponsors and presenters, all of whom we thank for their ongoing support, participation and enthusiasm to help us continue to thrive and grow.
Of course, most importantly we would like to say a big
‘CONGRATULATIONS’
to all of our nominees and winners who are listed below.
We have had lots of positive feedback on the event so if you would like to see your comments ‘up in lights’ please send them in to us via the “Contact Us” form or email caroline.hasson@buildingfutureseast.org
Here are some of the comments we have received so far…keep them coming!
“That was a great afternoon, very proud, you have all done really well, I’m looking forward to the next one. “
“That went off well, my learner was really happy to receive her award.”
“There was a real positive buzz about the room. You could feel the good atmosphere when you walked in.”
“Congratulations on a lovely event this afternoon.”
“I am so pleased that my son had the opportunity to work with such skilful, wonderful tutors at BFE. The work you do with youngsters who have learning difficulties and ADHD is amazing. I cannot thank you enough.”

Adam Harrison Winner of Junior Learner of the Year receives his award from Steve Waggett of Clugston

Customer Service Learner of the Year, Seyed Hoseyni, is presented with his award by his proud Tutor Fiona Hall at BFE's site on Walker riverside

Alternative Curriculum Learner of the Year Winner Charlton Green receiving his award from Chris Elves, Project Manager of NAC Group

Trainer of the Year Winner Fiona Hall receives her award from Anthony Woods-Waters, Chief Executive of Building Futures East

Childcare Learner of the Year Winner Emma Watson was presented with her award by Christine Paxton, Business Development Manager of NCFE

Construction Learner of the Year Winner Catherine Ingoe presented with her award by Richard Wood, Director of Brims Construction

Science City Learner of the Year Winner James Hurst received his award from Nick Powell, Community Engagement Officer of Newcastle Science City

Healthcare Learner of the Year Hazel Saint collected her award from Lesley-Anne Kirk, Operations Manager of Ingeus

Father Michael Conaty MBE Chairman of Building Futures East gave The Opening Address at the Celebration of Success

Petrina McQuillan received a nominee certificate on behalf of Kristopher Ziabens who was nominated for Alternative Curriculum Learner of the Year

Nathan Lomas-Bell was presented with an Alternative Curriculum certificate by Chris Elves, Project Manager of NAC
AWARD | PRESENTED BY | NOMINEES | WINNER |
Construction Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Richard Wood
Director Brims |
Catherine Ingoe
John-Paul Bennett Casimiro Da Silva |
Catherine Ingoe |
IT Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Madeleine Griffith
PR Manager Guerilla Communications Ltd |
Anthony Cochrane
Linda Lockhart Michelle Allan Colin White |
Linda Lockhart |
Childcare Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Christine Paxton
Business Development Manager NCFE |
Ewelina Pawlak
Toni Dixon Emma Watson |
Emma Watson |
Alternative Curriculum Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Chris Elves
Project Manager NAC Group |
Charlton Green
Kristopher Ziabens |
Charlton Green |
Junior Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Steve Waggett
Business Manager Clugston |
Adam Harrison
Dylan Taylor Ellie Mole |
Adam Harrison |
Customer Service Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Chris Muir
Group Finance Director Northgate plc |
Dionne Powley
Seyed Hoseyni Sarah Hogarth |
Seyed Hoseyni |
Healthcare Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Lesley-Anne Kirk
Operations Manager Ingeus |
Claire McCann
Donna McDonald Hazel Saint Ashley Spearman Ashleigh Morgan Lance Hutton |
Hazel Saint |
Science City Project Learner of the Year Award 2011/12 | Nick Powell
Community Engagement Officer Science City |
Hazel Saint
Ashley Spearman Ashleigh Morgan James Hurst Steven Cavagan Pisco Dimbueni Laura McKenzie |
James Hurst |
Outstanding Achiever of the Year Award 2011/12 | Debi Bailey
Head Teacher Walkergate Primary School |
From all of the above nominees | Claire McCann |
Trainer of the Year Award 2011/12 | Anthony Woods-Waters Chief Executive
Building Futures East |
Fiona Hall |