Celebrating a Year of Success at Our 2026 Staff Awards
We hosted our staff awards on Friday 27 February at Sewell Group Craven Park where we celebrated the great work which our team has done over the past 12 months.
In total, 12 awards were handed out, with Staff Member of the Year going to Rachel Nolan and special recognition going to our head of service, Sharon Gamble, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of her retirement.
Hull Training and Adult Education Staff Awards 2026 roll of honour
Most Likely to Brighten Your Day
Winner - Louise Greene
Shortlisted - Louise Morris and Les North
The Unsung Hero
Winner - Laura Green
Shortlisted - Lisa Coggin and Lilian Gergely
Office Legend
Winner - Dr Martin Bainton
Shortlisted - Aaron Precious and Joanne McPhee
Always There Award
Winner - Emma Butterfield
Shortlisted - Jill Knaggs and Carrie Moore
The Ambassador Award
Winner - Rachel Hancock
Shortlisted - Nadine Foxon‑Munawar and Amanda Skinner
Most Organised
Winner - Jill Knaggs
Shortlisted - Carmen Barber and Sally Warters
Calm in Any Crisis
Winner - Gareth Dixon
Shortlisted - Tony Vidal and Holly Dodson
Best Team Player
Winner - Mark Hall
Shortlisted - Matt Bibby and Rachel Nolan
Highest Performing Team of the Year
Winner - Vocational Team
Shortlisted - BCD and Construction
Champion of Learners
Winner - Emma Butterfield
Shortlisted - Martin Bainton and Cheryl Sedgwick
Staff Member of the Year
Winner - Rachel Nolan (accepted by Liz Newlove on Rachel's behalf)
Shortlisted - Mark Hall and Les North
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sharon Gamble, Head of Service
