Our talented creative students have done it again!

Now in its 18th year, the prestigious awards continue to grow, attracting hundreds of entries across 10 creative categories. This year, Nottingham College students delivered an impressive performance, winning seven categories and achieving 42 Highly Commended awards.

The celebration event also featured an exhibition showcasing the work of all finalists, highlighting the breadth and quality of young creative talent across the city.

Among the winners was Danny Abbott, who took first place in the Visual Arts 16–18 category for his film Watcher, inspired by George Orwell’s 1984. Danny, who studies TV and Film Production at the College, is aiming to progress to York St John University in September to study Film Studies and English Literature.

Judges praised the sophistication of Danny’s work, highlighting the range of creative techniques and approaches he used in producing his film.

Danny said:

“It was really exciting to be part of the Young Creative Awards. I was up against some tough competition in my category, so to hear my name called out as the winner was a big surprise.”

In the 19–24 Fashion and Textiles category, Bronwyn Crooks took first place with her collection Prismatic Order, which judges described as expertly constructed and demonstrating a strong understanding of brand identity. Bronwyn is currently in her second year of the College’s degree-level Fashion course and aspires to launch her own fashion brand in the future.

Bronwyn said:

“It was really exciting to win the award. The whole competition has been super cool to be part of. I’m really grateful to my lecturer who pushed me to enter – it’s been a lot of hard work, but so worth it knowing I’ve been recognised in this category.”

Also celebrating success was Libby Taylor, who won the 16–18 Animation and Digital award for her digital drawing exploring themes of memory and perception.

Libby said:

“I couldn’t believe that I got shortlisted, let alone win! I feel so proud.”

Libby will continue her studies at the College into her second year of the Level 3 Art and Design course, with ambitions to progress to university to study Fine Art.