The 2021 NEON Awards were presented online on Thursday 10th June. The NEON Awards provide a platform to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of NEON’s members and their learners in widening access to higher education and enabling social mobility.
Director of NEON, Professor Graeme Atherton, states:
‘With over 100 nominations, shortlisting was a difficult process and it has highlighted the outstanding work that is being carried out by both institutions and individuals across the UK.’
NEON Widening Access Initiative (Outreach) Award
IntoUniversity – Commendation
Mini Medics, University of Sunderland – Commendation
NEON Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Success) Award
Funded Internship Scheme, University of East London – Commendation
HE Creative Arts Media Make-Up Industry Collaboration, University Centre Leeds (Leeds City College – Commendation
Widening Access Partnership Award
Oldham Parent Power Project, Greater Manchester Higher – Commendation
University of Leeds and IntoUniversity partnership – Commendation
NEON Access School or College Award
Barnsley College – Commendation
Kings College, Guildford – Commendation
NEON Student of the Year Award
Christopher Cooper, University of York – Commendation
Shuab Gamote, Manchester Metropolitan University – Commendation
NEON Outstanding Contribution to Widening Access Award
Abigail Harrison Moore, University of Leeds – Commendation
Wendy Price, University of Sunderland – Commendation
NEON Higher Education Institution of the Year Award
University Centre Leeds – Commendation
University of Southampton – Commendation
There was also a one-off award for Lifetime Achievement, this award was given to Emily Hughes for her contribution to widening access and the lasting legacy at Kingston University. Emily passed away at the end of April 2021 at the age of thirty-five following a long battle with cancer. To find out more about Emily, please click here.