The best and the brightest staff and students from Perth College UHI were recognised at its annual OBI Awards last Friday.
The HISA (Highlands and Islands Students’ Association) Perth team moved the celebration online to ensure the winning staff and students were given the recognition they deserved throughout the pandemic.
An integral aspect of the Perth College UHI calendar, the OBI Awards acknowledge the outstanding and inspiring staff and students.
The awards allowed students to nominate in nine different categories from ‘most inspiring lecturer’ to ‘best student event’, and entries were judged by a panel consisting of staff, students and student officers from Perth College UHI.
Commenting on the OBI Awards, HISA Perth president Alex Wilson said: “Despite the challenges both staff and students have experienced, we were overjoyed to see the number and quality of nominations we received this year and how much our college community has supported each other during these difficult times.
“We were keen to replicate the face-to-face awards ceremony we would normally have in an online setting, so we’re pleased that some of the nominees were able to make it along and give their thanks.
“Our biggest thanks go to those who took the time to submit a nomination form - this year more than ever it has meant a lot to those who received them.”
Perth College UHI principal Dr Margaret Cook added: “The past year hasn’t been easy for our staff and students, but the OBI Awards shine a light on the very best of college life.
“There were many outstanding testimonials describing the excellent work of our staff and students that contribute to the student experience in Perth, and we are so appreciative of those that have helped us to foster a supportive college community throughout the challenges of the pandemic.
“We congratulate all those who were awarded an OBI, recognising the best, most inspiring and outstanding people within Perth College UHI.”
The award winners were:
• Most inspiring lecturer - Kirstie Burn and Chris Heaney
• Best personal academic tutor - Scott Innes and Tracy MacGregor
• Best class representative - Sarah Melvin and Lawrence Mullen
• Most inspiring student - Debora Lato and Elliot Ralston
• Outstanding feedback - James Alexander and Laura Kelly
• Outstanding support award (non-teaching) - David Gourlay
• Best research or dissertation supervisor - Nick Green
• Best club or society - ESOL Book Club
• Best student event - The Christmas High Tea organised by Professional Cookery
• Best overall student - Winfrida Mwongela and Elliot Ralston.
