Overview
This event brought together shortlisted nominees to recognise outstanding
achievement and sectorleading practice in widening access. The ninth annual NEON
Awards were hosted by Matt Western MP, Shadow Universities Minister.
2022 NEON Awards winners & commendations
NEON Outstanding Contribution to Widening Access Award
Angela O’Sullivan (De Montfort University) – Winner
Brandee Percival (University of Nottingham) – Commendation
Ashleigh Hope (Guildhall School of Music & Drama) – Commendation
NEON School or College Widening Access Award
The Angmering School – Winner
The James Hornsby School – Commendation
Longley Park Sixth Form College – Commendation
NEON Students of the Year Award
Ciara Sherlock (University of Bath) – Winner
Hannah Branton (Anglia Ruskin University) – Commendation
Toni Phillips (Newcastle College University Centre) – Commendation
NEON Widening Access Initiative (Outreach) Award
Inspiring Minds (Canterbury Christ Church University) – Winner
Pathway to Bath (University of Bath) – Commendation
Role Model Ambassador Programme (Lancaster University) – Commendation
NEON Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award
City Cares, City (University of London) – Winner
Head Start (Kingston University) – Commendation
UEL Funded Internship Scheme (University of East London) – Commendation
NEON Widening Access Partnership Award
Ensuring Greatness (City, University of London) – Winner
Higher Horizons – Commendation
Solent University and Unity 101 Community Radio Partnership – Commendation
NEON Higher Education Institution of the Year Award
Sheffield Hallam University – Winner
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NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.