You are the best lecturer everrrr. You are an enjoyable teacher to have, you make the class entertaining and exciting when you are teaching and always know how to take a joke. If I had a problem with anything you would be the first person I would come to. One of the funniest and realest people I know 🫶🏽. I appreciate you for putting up with me.

I want to thank Catrina because her lessons were always clear and engaging. She explained everything thoroughly, using excellent, well-matched examples that made the material easy to understand. She genuinely cared about each student and took the time to listen and offer help whenever needed. She helped me to pass this course by teaching the lessons with clearness and care. She is always motivating us to be ready for our assessments and especially for our Graded Unit exam.
Thank you Catrina for everything and for being the best teacher.

You have been an outstanding lecturer from the beginning of my HNC course, your way of teaching is very amazing. Thank you for always being supportive.

Catrina is a brilliant lecture, who goes above and beyond for her students. She is great at teaching her subject-matter. If you don't understand a particular area of the law, she will explain it in many different ways to help you understand it. Generally the best teacher/lecture I've had to date.

Claire has been outstandingly understanding and helpful. Without her, the job search I will be doing this summer would be much more intimidating. I would highly credit her with furthering my career!

You have been giving really good support with our classes and makes sure that everyone is up to date

Warmest from all the lecturers I had. Ready to help and great guy

Huge thanks for your help with IT; it’s a big barrier for me but with your endless patience and humour it’s slowly getting easier !
Secretly praying your with us for level 6 !

I want to say thank you to neil for getting me through this course. And the sources he has posted on moodle have been really useful to me. And I really appreciate his patience and support with me. And thanks so much to him for all his help this year.

You were always on time , prepared for each class and helpful throughout the year.
I think you’re a great lecturer with a huge experience in financial fields and know how to pass on the knowledge to students. I really enjoyed your classes this year, so thank you.

She did a great job the whole time she had our class!

She is the best lecturer which I've got in my life. Allways helpful and kind. That was a pleasure to be her student.

Adelle has always been supportive of me since I started I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have without her

I’d like to nominate Adelle Smilie for Lecture of the Year. Throughout the year, she has shown incredible patience and unwavering support. She believed in me even when I struggled to believe in myself, constantly reminding me that things would get better and that I was capable of succeeding. Her positivity, trust, and encouragement made a real difference in my learning experience, and I’m really grateful for everything she’s done.

I cannot even begin to describe all the ways Adelle has helped me over the years
I wouldn't be the hairdresser I am today if it weren't for her
she's a gem

she’s an amazing lecturer could ask for a better one

she’s an amazing lecture, so kind and caring she’s the best

She has helped me making coming back to college really easy. She has helped me through a really tough time and has been very understanding when I’ve not been in the right mindset to concentrate, she’s been very patient with me and my anxiety and has helped me get to where I am now
Thank you Claire

I want to say thankyou because she really believed in me and supported me throughout the year. I felt uneasy being a lot older than the other girls but she made me feel accepted.

Nicola is a caring, motivational lecturer. She wants the best for her students She genuinely cares. This shows in her approach.

he’s so funny, always has a laugh with us and is always there for support he’s great

Through out my 2nd year of my course. Viv has non stopped helped me through my course. Shes such a smiley lecturer, always making everyone laugh. She’s been such a good role model for all the students in the beauty feild. Viv should be recognised for this!

She’s always there if you need help, need a chat or just a little catch up. She always makes sure we are all feeling well, ready to start the day with a smile. Viv is such a great lecturer and such a kind soul.

I am nominating Anne because she is an incredible lecturer, who has supported me through every step of my college journey. Anne’s passion for her job got me hooked on psychology and has shown me that I can do something meaningful with subjects that I enjoy. She has taught me in a way that worked for me and made learning fun and enjoyable and made it so I looked forward to everyday coming into college. I cannot put it into words how grateful I am for all of her support and encouragement and reassurance throughout my time at college. Anne is welcoming and encouraging and her passion fills you with excitement to study the subjects she teaches and I could not have asked for a better lecturer

Anne is one of the best lecturers I have had the pleasure of knowing. She is so kind, caring, and supportive, she always done everything she could to make her classes engaging and exciting.

I really struggled with math in secondary school and used to hate going into math classes. Since starting my course, Gavin has approached math in a way that is much more comfortable, I have succeeded in math so much more since taking his class and I really appreciate him for it!

Gavin always takes the time to help everyone making sure we all understand. He goes above and beyond he is a GEM

Hugh is a fantastic lecturer, his rapport with the class makes for a relaxed and fun atmosphere that really helps with engagement and confidence in the learning. He's extremely approachable and understanding when needed and never fails to give advice and encouragement. This all combined makes for a very warm and friendly class environment, any student would be lucky to have him and the whole class is hopeful to have him again next term. if anyone deserves recognition for their work, its Hugh.

He is such a kind and helpful teacher, really appreciate his effort and support during my journey in the college. Big thanks!

hugh is great! is always understanding and helps alot

I want to say thank you as she has helped me very much this year with my sociology unit. And been a massive support to myself and other students. Im a older student so the support has been very helpful.

I want to say thank ypu because she has helped me a lot this year with my sociology and is just one of the best lectures.

Julia has made me feel supported and looked out for despite there being many others in the class. She has always taught us with patience and not rushed through the lessons in Sociology which is frustrating when it happens as I feel I won’t and haven’t managed to pick up anything. You can tell she enjoys and cares about her job as a lecturer as it shines through, she’s the best and I feel lucky to have had her this year!

I am nominating Julia Stark as she has been a great lecturer for Sociology in explaining what Sociology is and preparing us for our Level 5 exams, and im very thankful that oour class had such a great lecturer for Sociology.

Throughout my life I've always struggled with maths and you took the time and patience to make sure I understood. I'm very grateful for your help.

For always listening to students stressful rants and having the patience to explain things multiple times. Also providing space for students to study different subjects occasionally when it’s needed.

Lesley has genuinely helped out the class with every single problem that occurred and goes above and beyond for every single lesson.

Her knowledge of maths is admirable and makes it very easy to learn

You have been so kind and patient with me and very understanding, as well as a great support to all students in your class too.

Mike is a fantastic teacher who cares about his students a lot. He had gone above and beyond helping the swap class while we were with him.

I think that Rae is extremely good at explaining the work we are doing and I find her class to be really engaging aswell as a really good fit to my learning style. She always breaks down things nice and easy and I love her wee stories.

Maths has never ever been my strong subject. In fact, it’s always been one of my weakest ones. I need a good grade in maths to progress further in my studies and I can say confidently that Sue is the best maths lecturer I have ever had. She breaks things up in manageable chunks and provides excellent presentations that are incredibly user friendly, by offering lots of examples and practice questions that we can look back on and colour codes different areas to help us make sense of them, and always gives regular feedback on our work. Thank you Sue - I won’t miss maths but I will miss you!

You helped me get to grips with working in a kitchen environment, and gave me encouragement to want to work in the hospitality sector

she was super helpful with all of us in the kitchen for level one :))

You have a sparkle of happiness every time I meet you

I want to say thank you because Sarah combines real industry experience with a light and engaging way of teaching — it made learning both useful and enjoyable!

All of the extra work you put into HubCAP and for making extra opportunities that help students achieve their goals!

He is very nice, always gets to know you and is of course great at his job

I’m currently in my final year at Edinburgh College, and I wanted to put forward my lecturer for an award. She’s the first lecturer who has genuinely pushed me beyond my comfort zone — but in a really positive and encouraging way. Thanks to her, I’ve not only developed new skills but also learned how to push myself further than I ever thought I could. She’s made a real impact on my growth, both creatively and personally, and I finally feel like I’m reaching my full potential because of her guidance and support.

Supportive and I’m very grateful for the help with printing for the end of year exhibition.

You always teach with kindness and compassion and provide brilliant and genuine feedback that boosts confidence and creates a wonderful environment for growing as an artist.

You have been helped me in this course a lot, I have been really appreciate your support, thanks.

She is just brilliant. Always there to support and challenge to get the best out of you. Thanks Debbie

Debbie is exceptional, she makes sure to give regular 1-1 feedback and consistently critiques and challenges work to ensure you keep pushing yourself to fulfil every potential that you didn't even know you had!

You have been truly inspirational as a tutor and transformed my understanding of sculpture and my confidence in my own abilities. You have taught me to experiment and embrace imperfection and this has been really liberating for me. I could not have produced the final piece that I did without you freely sharing your skills and knowledge and getting the balance right between challenging and supporting me. You have been exemplary in your 'person centred' approach to me and each student in my group, going out of your way to unearth new information on disparate topics for us all. (Even if I did threaten to block you on Teams because you sent me so many links to research !!!!). Thank you for everything. You have made my year.

He consistently goes the extra mile to connect students with networking opportunities, which has made a real difference in our growth. Very supportive and encouraging.

Because she was been very helpful during the whole course

She always makes the classroom a fun friendly environment and adapts herself to fit everyone's needs

I want to say thank you for how patient jennie has been with our class throughout the year, she always wants the best for every student and so she tries her best to help every student reach their creative potential, often by adapting her behaviour in a way that suits each specific student best. Overall she makes the class a positive place to be and makes a comfortable environment for students to be as creative as possible, and encourages students to help make their ideas possible!

Lorna is brilliant learning assistant who is always more than happy to help with student learning in any form it may take. She is incredibly supportive, encouraging and takes a keen interest in students work. Thank you Lorna!

He’s genuinely an incredible lecturer. Always inspiring us to take art and illustration seriously and he’s just as excited as us when it comes to our projects. I don’t think I’ve had a lecturer who has given such good constructive feedback before and I want to strive to be a better artist because of it.

She has been so so helpful with my project. She had truly made sure to go above and beyond to help me to help me out with building my model. Couldn’t be more thankful for her help

I would not be where I am academically without Neil, he is such a supportive & lovely person. He takes the time to listen & support all of his students even those that aren’t in his specific classes anymore. Thank you Neil!!!

I thought this lecturer made lessons fun for young students . Being an adult returner I was put at ease .It is also justifiable to say that this lecturer took on board disabilities' and made the individual feel good and creative enough to succeed in a busy art studio and beyond with many grouped student earning UNI placements as well as myself .

Alan has been such an amazingly inspiring teacher, As well as the language input each week, he has taught us about the culture of the deaf community and enriched our understanding of how the language works and its importance in education. He pitches the lessons at exactly the right level to make us feel streched but not overwhelmed. I am so glad a studied BSL this year with him and look forward to the weekly classes.

Caroline is so nice, helpful and dedicated! The way she organizes and administers SWAP course is really efficient and very considerate into assuring the best possible academical experience for the students. I aspire to be like her and wish I could take her with me throughout my life at the same time.

Caroline wants us all to better ourselves and it shows! Fantastic person

You have pushed me to be better and drive me to get the job and career I want.

I am on my pre HNC and she has just been fantastic. I am a very anxious person and I couldn't feel more comfortable in her class. So helpful and deserves to be recognised. Big thank you to Amanda

Amazing teacher

you're the best

we appreciate you, Del

thank you for all your help

They have delivered excellent engaging lectures. Kept the whole class on track and given me a huge amount of support throughout the whole year.

thank you Melanie

Callum has been the best lecturer - he has so much experience which really enriches our curriculum and gives us more background on what we’re learning which actually helps us to understand better and get different ideas. He is approachable, friendly (I have never seen him in a bad mood all year!) and supports us to achieve our potential. Thank you Callum

This lecture has made sure that the 2 years I have spent in college have been enjoyable and also made sure that I always was able to ask for help when I needed it and also made my college experience amazing.😊

Colin is a top tier lecturer and my favourite bald person! 100% deserves outstanding lecturer of the year or best engineering as he made my future skills course an amazing experience, would reccomend him as a lecturer.

I want to say thank you to both Gordon and Daniel wright for the great effort and support they have showed the class never letting a day get dull and putting up with all of are problems and flaws

I want to say thank you to both Gordon and Daniel wright for the great effort and support they have showed the class never letting a day get dull and putting up with all of are problems and flaws

The Goat

Because he’s an icon

You are a great person with a lot of experience and a passion for teaching. Thank you for your support and knowledge.

This man is amazing. He has a lot of teaching method, including comedy skills. Nothing non interesting exists

Grade A bloke

He is a very helpful, supportive and he teaches very clearly with lots of relevant information. He is, overall, a fantastic lecturer.

As a new student at Edinburgh College this year, I had Soleye as my lecturer for Human Biology, as part of the access to nursing course. Human Biology can be a difficult subject to understand, but Soleye went above and beyond time and time again for us, giving up his own lunch breaks to provide us with extra classes and constantly helping us with revision so we had the best possible chance to pass the class. Soleye is kind, funny and a genuinely fantastic lecturer. I really believe that it’s down to him that I’ve managed to pass the units so far and get one step closer to my end goal! Thank you Soleye.

His my lecturer for level 7 & has also helped me to get a job in a garage & all round excellent lectures 👌🏽

Willy makes learning fun .he makes the classroom a place you want to go to rather than a place your forced to go . He will always notice when something is wrong and is the first person to come up and check on you . In the classroom/ workshop he is so supportive ,always there to help when your stuck and goes out his way to make extra materials or arrange extra time to help you get caught up or help you on anything your struggling with.

Everyone needs a lecturer like William hadden in their life’s

He helped me out getting into a workplace,
Willing to go out his way on weekends to help out with anything I need a hand on
He would sat down and make sure I had a good understanding off what we were doing
I can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me in the last 3 years I had him for

You have been so supportive throughout this year, you have helped myself gain this extra unit for HNC Childcare and a great Curriculum Team Manager

I would like to say a massive thank you to Duncan from everyone at the Foundation Apprenticeship for his outstanding work with each and every one of his students. We wouldn’t be where we were if it wasn’t for him. No matter what he manages to put a smile on our faces whenever he walks into a room. Thank you for everything you have ever done for us Duncan! We appreciate everything you’ve done for us all.

She helped me when I struggled throughout my course and gave me good words of encouragement. She helped me realise that if I put my mind to it, I can do it, I found it inspirational, and I feel like I couldn't have done it without her support

Thanks for being a great lecturer and debuting your dog Leonard on our online classes :)

Thank you for making learning enjoyable, thanks for making sure we’re always ok :)

You make the material you teach exciting and interesting as well as understandable and have a great way of teaching!

Wonderful teacher who always makes me laugh and makes learning fun. She is passionate about her work and makes me feel welcomed in her class, she understands circumstances and is a wonderful lecturer.

Thanks for making sure wee have the best day when we are in

Linda is an amazing leacher and she has helped me so much this year she is an amazing person she is kinda and friendly lots of love for linda💗

You have been one of the lecturers in both the years i have studied at college! you have made me feel comfortable and have taught the subjects well! you are so kind and understanding, as well as full of passion and happiness :)

I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks so much for Nicki, she has been working so hard and supporting everyone equally. She is a wonderful lecturer.
Thanks

We had a few of our lecturers off for various reasons. Without Nicki this course would have fallen apart and a revolving door of cover lecturers would've meant a subpar course. She has always been available, organised and just an all round super nice, friendly, helpful person. Honestly I'm sad she wont be involved in my course next year! Huge thank you to Nicki for all the hard work she's done this year and the last 20 years. A shining example of how a lecturer should be.

U have been an amazing lecturer, one of the best I have come across,thank u for always making me believe in myself, my abilities. It has really helped me in achieving success. Thank you!

I want to say thank you because Annmarie knows how to share the knowledge, she's very kind and warm person but at the same time she's an amazing teacher.

For teaching me about oral health in understandable way. About repeating things, stand up and demonstrate things, it helps a lot. Thank You very much

Her lectures where very enjoyable, well structured easily understood and I never failed any of her assessments, her unit was my favourite, she was student friendly and I really appreciate the time and effort she put in.
Thank you very much Claire, for all your hard work.

I want to say thank you for giving all the knowledge with fun and kindness.

You are amazing, you make the lessons fun and enjoyable. You have helped me through the last year of social services and I have enjoyed your lessons

You are amazing, you make the lessons fun and enjoyable. You have helped me through the last year of social services and I have enjoyed your lessons

They have been very supportive throughout my time in college over the last two years

Katie has been so so supportive of me and my journey through the pharmacy course even when I doubted myself!

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible lectures and guidance throughout my HNC Healthcare Practice course . Your passion for the subjects and dedication to teaching have truly made a difference in my learning experience.
The way you explain complex concepts with clarity and enthusiasm has not only deepened my understanding but also inspired me to engage more deeply with the material. Your encouragement and insights have been invaluable, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from you.
Thank you again for all your hard work and support. I truly appreciate everything you do!

Best regards,

The lessons with Kelly were very interesting and she had the best way of teaching as she was linking topics with examples. What she thought me will be in my mind for a long time because of that. Thank you!

So positive and supportive. Very kind, friendly and approachable! Love her so much

Thank you for being such a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Your guidance and support have made a big difference in my learning journey. Many thanks!

You always helped me when I didn't understand a certain area of the course, but most of all, you always gave me a smile and brightened my day. So thank you.

She is the most understanding, lovely, person centred, friendly and approachable lecturer. She listens without judging, she supports without hesitation and is always happy no matter what subject she teaches and no offence she has some horrid subjects to teach but she always ensures her students are aware in advance what is coming and she is there to support anyone in need. I was misunderstood when I started except by Muriel, she stood by me and encouraged me when others told me there doubts. She wrote my lecture UCAS statement which I have no doubts aided me in receiving 5 full offers from the 5 universities I had choose. She’s honestly one of the people who are just a diamond in a broken down run world. The world needs more Muriel’s to spread the positivity that she ejects with ease. Thank you for being there and supporting me and helping me to continue my dream to be a social worker. She is honestly one of kind! Thanks

Rebecca has been teaching our year 1 HNC Counselling for the past year. With every lesson she encourages active and open discussion, sharing of opinions, interactive group and case work. Her lecturing style is engaging and patient, her lessons are varied, and she marks all of our assignments thoroughly, with encouraging feedback. I believe the entire class feels understood and encouraged when being taught by Rebecca and she would be an excellent nomination for this award.

I want to nominate Sharon as I come in at level 4 now going into hnc after summer and sh pushed me to keep going. She deserves this award as she just wants you to do your best.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Antony Griffiths and Stuart Teadley.
Having different but still effective approaches and perfectly working on a team, both lecturers are really outstanding.
Thank you from the deepest heart for helping me to see my potential, develop my confidence and grow my knowledge of English.

She is the best teacher. She is really friendly and helpful. I like hers method of teaching. I feel more confident with her support. Thank you, Claire.

Dear Dale,

I want to say thank you because you have helped me so much during my time at college. You always explained things clearly and made the lessons easier to understand.

You were kind, patient, and always ready to support me when I had questions or problems. Because of you, I feel more confident and better prepared for the future.

Thank you for believing in me and for being a great teacher.

With thanks and respect,

This is the kind of person who cares about each student and strives for progress in learning English. And I really feel like I have improved my English a lot.

You were very patient with us and your explanations were very clear, I have aprooved my English and I wish to continue with you at next level.

You are the best teacher I’ve ever seen! Thank you for your support, motivation and inspiration to learn !

It is with great love and pride that I nominate Mark Hamilton, who was not just my ESOL teacher during the academic year 2024 to 2025 but a ray of light throughout my year.
Before I continue, I want to say that I truly appreciate and love all of my teachers. I am deeply thankful to every one of them for their efforts, kindness, and support throughout the year. Choosing Mark was not easy, because every teacher gave me something valuable. But I chose Mark because, in addition to being an excellent ESOL teacher, I believe he has the qualities of a brilliant lecturer someone whose presence could inspire across the college, far beyond the classroom.
Mark is not only a knowledgeable and intelligent teacher. He is deeply human in the way he treats his students, generous in his giving, and sincere in his desire to make a real difference in our lives. In every class, I felt I was sitting in front of someone rare, someone who teaches with both his mind and his heart. He planted in us both passion and knowledge, not with pressure, but with joy and wonder.
His teaching methods are exceptionally clever. He introduced us to ideas that made the language flow into us like water. For example, he showed us how to use the read aloud function in Microsoft Word while writing and correcting ourselves, or to visualise words before writing them. These are techniques I never imagined would make me fall in love with language learning the way I did.
What made me love his classes even more was that he did not just teach grammar or vocabulary. He opened doors to a wider world. He would casually mention the names of authors, philosophers, or even inspiring athletes, gently guiding us to explore beyond the classroom. I would quietly write down their names, and later find myself diving into their incredible worlds of art and thought. All of this was sparked by a simple comment from a teacher who knew how to open windows inside us.
Mark does not just teach. He awakens curiosity and revives the mind. He believes that the best way to learn a language is by activating thought, and he brought this belief into every lesson. One day, I mentioned in class that reading is one of the best ways to learn a language. He warmly supported the idea and added beautiful quotes from famous thinkers. That moment stayed with me.
Beyond all this, Mark is a humble teacher who knows how to give strength through silence, and how to gently step in when someone needs support. During a stressful time with exams approaching and tensions within the group, he shared breathing techniques that were simple but powerful. They helped me personally release a deep heaviness I had been carrying.
That experience led me to write him a message of gratitude. I told him that what he shared was not just a breathing exercise. It was a moment of life. I felt the oxygen reaching every part of my body, as if life was returning after long exhaustion.

Mark, you were not just a teacher. You were a quiet friend, a calm healer, and an unforgettable inspiration.

Thank you for being there. Thank you for loving teaching enough to make us love learning.

Ruth is amazing very professional teacher! She is always patient, clear, and encouraging. I’ve learned so much and really enjoyed the lessons!

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Antony Griffiths and Stuart Teadley.
Having different but still effective approaches and perfectly working on a team, both lecturers are really outstanding.
Thank you from the deepest heart for helping me to see my potential, develop my confidence and grow my knowledge of English.

You helped me a lot to improve my English and you were there always when we need the help and I will not forget your kindness and politeness. I was lucky to be one of your students.
Thank you very much

She is a professional. She knows how to combine human and professional qualities. Thank you very much!t

This academic year, our class felt like a miniature version of the world, a space where students from various cultures, languages, and deeply personal experiences came together. Many carried with them the weight of war, displacement, or long interruptions in education. The atmosphere was a mixture of hope and challenge, a balance between the desire to learn and the fear of failure, between heavy silences and visible effort.
Within this environment, Ms. Suzanna Hurst played a clear role in leading the class academically and bore, in her own way, a daily pressure that was anything but easy. Managing such a diverse group, with the emotional tensions it carried, was no simple task. Yet, she managed to maintain the flow of teaching and even dedicated time outside of lessons to provide academic support, something that made a practical difference for many students.
The emotional burden in the classroom was not hidden. It was present in faces, in behaviors, and in long silences. And Suzanna was one of the people who faced that reality day after day. It may not have always been visible, but continuing to show up and give effort in such a tense environment is something that deserves to be acknowledged.
This nomination is not based on personal relationships, but on a broader view of the year as a whole, the context in which she taught, and the effort she invested to ensure the class stayed steady, even as some students quietly struggled.
For these reasons, I nominate Ms. Suzanna Hurst for the Big Student Thank You 2025, in recognition of her academic role during an extraordinary year, and in appreciation of the time and energy she gave in circumstances that were far from easy for any educator.

Ashling has been an amazing lecturer throughout all the things she had to deal with putting on so many shows for us all, she was such a trooper and even when sick she powered through. She made and continues to make us feel welcomed and safe in and out of the rehearsal room.

Her commitment to any projects she undertakes and engaging with and appreciating each and every pupil

Doing such an amazing job directing Afterlife and being a huge support and joy for us all.

You have never not supported me and given me feedback on my work that is valuable. You're passionate about my success and improvement and it doesn't go unnoticed.

As someone who is neuro divergent she has made my year so much easier, making me feel both comfortable and safe at college!

I respect Eleanor immensely, as a lecturer, practitioner, and human being.

She has consistently pushed us to become better performers, and people. She has shown, extensively, throughout our projects and especially performances, to have a deep care for her craft, and for our UAL3 Acting cohort.

She is always willing to go just that little bit further to create the best possible experience for us. As a director she encouraged us to explore our characters, really hone in on our emotions, and make our own decisions; develop our ideas, and hone our personal craft, with her expert guidance.

There aren't any words or phrases poetic enough in the English language to describe just how much I look up to Eleanor as a role model for my own vocational journey. It is immensely inspiring to learn from an artist who is as passionate about their work as she is, and that has changed my own outlook on work, life, and existence as a result.

Before studying UAL3 Acting, I wasn't sure whether theatre was the career path I wanted to pursue. However, after our second project, which consisted of four performances of the play 'Spring Awakening', I have no doubt in my mind that I want to pursue a career in the Performing Arts.

That, in large part, is due to how many opportunities, and the level of encouragement, but also constructive criticism I was given, principally by Eleanor, as she was the director for 'Spring Awakening', but also from the whole lecturing team at PASS that have supported me throughout.

Thank you, Eleanor, 'Spring Awakening' truly lived up to its name.

I arrived on the Costume for Stage and Screen course with so little experience of making anything that everything was new but Liz made it so much fun and was so supportive. I really don't think I would have achieved half as much without her being our lecturer - she believed that I could do more ambitious designs and helped me do it.

When I was having a difficult time personally she was very kind and took practical steps that really made a difference. I have loved this first year at Edinburgh College and that's down to Liz.

You have been a very good Lecturer who has taught well and looks after his students very well. We are all going to miss him over the Holidays

Dom's teaching skills are possibly the best I've ever experienced. Even for me as a slow learner I've picked up so many more skills this year thanks to Dom. This may sound strange but as someone with OCD there is something very clean and tidy about how Dom goes around his teaching, from his in class theory work, practical work and online video tutorials.

As I'm currently studying the HNC Television and Film course, they've recently just added the BA Film, a 1 year top up after HND. If Dom wasn't teaching on it I'm unsure if i would of stayed on. I heard from another lecturer he maybe wasn't going to be but now hearing he is I will happily stay at college instead of university - there's a 3rd year up option at Napier after HND.

He's the best - fun, light-hearted, relaxed

Julie is absolutely lovely. She is so nice and every class of hers is so interesting. Julie is also so fun to talk to as well, i love being in her class and being able to talk to her about anything, such an amazing woman

Such an amazing lecturer !! So helpful and such a kind person
10/10 lecturer.
Always wants to try understand the student and makes college life easier !!

Ni has made the year enjoyable, always has a smile on his face and his humour and relaxed personality make learning fun.

Very encouraging and honest, and really easy to talk to & get help from. Massively helped me with my final project of the year.

I wanted to say thank you, your lessons were music to my ears,…..most of the time!
Truly appreciate your passion and patience.
GGG G-Unit

Actually one of the best lecturers of all time. He helped both me and my class get through the course even when times were not the best. Overall just a really enjoyable class to be in, good atmosphere, good structure and just good vibes. 10/10, thank you Ronan; generational class.

Clara excels at her job - she is empathetic, caring, considerate, pro-active, organised and truly dedicated to improving the student experience here at Edinburgh College. I don't believe she has an easy job - she works with numerous students per year, many of whom struggle with unique and difficult situations and yet she has never once let me down. She handles difficult situations with grace and great diplomacy. She is a credit to the institution!

Clara is very kind and understanding to everyone and she has helped Alot of us throughout our time of having her, she deserves a little recognition

Gill has been supportive helpful she has so much compassion and the time she has spent ensuring my time and others in the class are coping with classes and there own wellbeing has been absolutely amazing through my time on the swap access to nursing course

Gillians support, kindness and encouragement which has been needed after a difficult year has helped me get through this year at college. She's shown compassion and understanding and genuinely cares about her students. At times i felt like giving up but gillians encouraging words and understanding has helped me through my course massively.

Gill goes out of her way to make sure she can help me with any problems that may arise

Karolina has been a rock over my first year at the college. She’s always willing to go an extra mile and help whichever way she can! I can absolutely say she is a hero.

Katie has helped and supported me through my first year at college through many ups and downs and I just want to say thank you

Mark has been absolutely brilliant for me and very supportive and willing to talk and make things easier for me. Even knowing he's a Hibs fan 🤣.

He is a great tutor and deserves this recognition

Always goes the extra mile to support students no matter the issue and has such a positive attitude when helping with any issue. Mark has been a big support throughout my academic journey and has been a massive encouragement!

Has helped so much with problems I have had both in college and at home.

He has helped me with encouraging me to apply for Uni and with the whole application process.
He helped me access the mental health services and made me feel comfortable with the fact I was struggling.
All around he’s been super friendly and a great lecturer.

thank you for all your support over the year

Great teacher easy to have a laugh with while learning.

His method of teaching was engaging

I want to say thank you because Jorge, through his actions and encouragement, helped me believe in my own skills and potential. His positive attitude, patience, and genuine support made a real difference in my confidence and learning journey. He always took the time to explain complex topics clearly and never made me feel afraid to ask questions. Thanks to him, I feel much more motivated and capable of reaching my goals.

Such an awesome and sound guy. He's funny, friendly, helpful, and fully understands what's best for computing students. Everyone should be more like Juan. Our Juan and only!

I think she deserves to be nominated, because she delivered a wonderful work through the year. Sometimes, it isn't easy to be a lecturer as you have to be very patient, you have students from different backgrounds, different ages and different mindset. However, throughout the year she proved she has a lot of patience, she cares about her students and delivered an exceptional work. Always willing to help her students.

the networking class was the class worth coming to college for. I've learned a lot of practical networking skills very fast while practicing on real hardware. Michael never wasted our time in class and every minute was intensive hands-on learning. he also introduced us to what jobs in the industry would be like with stories about his jobs in banking and other places. not many lecturers have recent work experience in the subject they are teaching so it's valuable to hear to understand how to get there ourselves.

Nick is a really great lecturer who manages to explain things in lots of different ways to help different students understand. He is very approachable and understanding and I really enjoy being a part of the class.

He is one of the best teachers I ever had

One of the best teachers i've ever had. Passion oozes out of every pore of this man, the lengths he goes to in order to support his students and make his classes engaging has been a great inspiration to our networking class. Robert really goes out of his way to make sure all students are able to be their best selves and will always be the first person to offer a hand to those who are struggling.

You are an amazing lecture with a vast depth of knowledge and goes above and beyond for her students, she always has time to chat and be there. She has supported me though college and then some and one day I'd like to be as successful and strong as her.

Rik is so far, one of the very best teachers I've had in my academic life - very easy to approach, flexible, understanding and of course very knowledgeable too. Always willing and available to help and support with anything no matter how silly the questions might be. Also goes the extra mile to find additional information and resources required to help with our studies both individually and collectively. Plus Rik has a good sense of humour too - something that is very useful for those times when you think you're loosing it as per all the new things you're learning and trying to 'upload' to your already overloaded brain especially as a mature student. Wouldn't trade Rik for another teacher for this course though and of course any other course he takes, thanks

Thank you for your brilliant lecturers, outstanding support, and making data so much fun!

he has helped me get into my course for after the summer but also for making me feel proud of myself as whole.

and so that is why I am voting him

Jasmine supported me through a difficult time and helped me get where I needed to be.

Getting the class through the year with her support and empathy

Junes classes are always interactive and i feel like i learn a lot. she has made the space very inclusive and accepting. she has pushed me to achieve my goals and supported my thoughts my college journey

Lynn has been a great lecturer teaching maths to someone who has trouble remembering anything....I'm grateful for Lynn that I've had the opportunity to be in her class and learning lots of new things in regards to computers she has a wealth of knowledge about....she is also very warm & welcoming when anyone enters her class

The reason i want to say thank you to Martina is because she is more then just a teacher, she treats students like a friend. Since i had her for employment, it's always been my favourite class of the week, never felt bored while she teaches. She explains with a big heart and respect. Thank you a lot to her. Best lecturer ever.

Some people don’t just pass through our lives they leave a mark on the heart that never fades. Ms. Patrycja Modunkwu is one of those rare souls.

From the very first moment I met her at college, I knew I was in the presence of someone extraordinary. She is not just a learning support advisor; she is an open heart, a deeply attentive listener, and a soul that radiates calm and reassurance. Her warmth, kindness, and deep understanding make it feel like she was born to be a source of support for those in need.

Every student in our department who met her left feeling stronger, more hopeful, and more capable of moving forward. She is always present, listening with her whole being, responding promptly, and following up with genuine care. When I faced difficulties, she didn’t just listen; she took action, contacted the necessary departments, and offered practical and thoughtful solutions, as if my problem had become her own.

Her smile alone could ease the heaviest of hearts, and her words planted seeds of hope that many of us could not find elsewhere. That is why she is deeply loved and appreciated by every student who has been lucky enough to meet her.

On behalf of myself and every student who crossed her path this year, I say from the bottom of my heart:
You deserve every award, every recognition, and every word of thanks. We proudly nominate you for the 2025 award.
Because people like you are rare, and your presence has made this college a kinder, more compassionate place.