Winners announced for the SkillsHouse Careers and Technical Education (CTE) Awards 2024
Almost 400 people attended this year’s awards to celebrate young people and those who support them from across Bradford District.
Taking place on Tuesday 25th June at the University of Bradford’s Great Hall, the awards were also an opportunity to thank educators and local organisations for their invaluable work in helping young people develop the skills they need for the future.
This year, SkillsHouse CTE were delighted to have Sharon Jandu, the founder of the Yorkshire Asian Business Association, as host, who kept everything running smoothly during the ceremony.
This year saw almost 200 nominations for categories including Primary Leader, Sustainability Champion and different sector Learners of the Year.
Entertainment was provided by local young people, with guests being treated to performances from The School of Rock & Media and All Stars.
Also on the agenda were inspirational speeches from Bradford born Harleen Kaur, Founder/CEO of Club Ekta, and Nurgus Qadri, Deputy Principal of Corpus Christi Catholic College, who both spoke about the challenges they had overcome to succeed in their dreams.
Andrew Laver, Chair of the District Board, said:
“The Bradford & District SkillsHouse CTE Awards are the highlight of the CTE calendar. It is our honour to be able to showcase and celebrate the achievements of our children and young people and also thank those who support their career journey.
“I would like to thank personally all those companies, educators and Council employees involved in making extraordinary contributions to SkillsHouse CTE in the District. It is genuinely a joy to be able to congratulate all the finalists and celebrate everyone’s successes in person.
“The Careers and Technical Education programme brings positive change to our school curriculum and embeds intrinsic value into our young people before and as they start their career journey.”
Primary Learner of the Year:
Team Player - Shahana Bham
Shining Star - Zion Olatunji
Leader - Eshaal Khan
The Resolver - Saeed Khan
Most Career Focused - Anabiya Khan
Educator of the Year:
Primary - Fran Atkinson, Carlton Mills Primary School
Secondary - Sarah Wilson, Beckfoot School
Post-16 - Gary Maindonald, Bradford College
Outstanding Business of the Year:
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Marie Malcolm-Richards)
Sustainability Champions:
Reducing Pollution - Abdul-Ahad Ali, Rumaysa Elsayed, Aleena Khan, Keyaan Amar-Qayyum and Muzaina Khan
Recycle - Arran Waterhouse
Learner of the Year:
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Joshua Smith
Built Environment - Eloise (Ellie) Searby
Business - Elise Fairbairn
Computing, Science and Environmental Technologies - Mohammed Bin Aamir
Creative Industries - Lauren Southgate
Health and Social Care - Conrad Relton
Hospitality, Tourism and Sport - Gabby Hahn
Public Services and Law - Robyn Cummins
Transport, Distribution and Logistics - Elisha Maltby
Bradford Essential Skills Learner of the Year:
Flexibility and Adaptability - Logan Chester
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills - Kayleigh Dunbar
Leadership and Responsibility - Zainab Data, David Ziga, Scott Robson, McKenzie Greenwood, Joseph Jude, Imaam Rubaanee, Emran Wardak, Alexander Range-Bennett, Cody O’Sullivan - Venturists
Initiative and Self-Direction - Shoaib Muhammad
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving - Evie Travis
Creativity and Innovation - Jay Hawkins
Productivity and Accountability - Ashley Palmer
Communication and Collaboration - Harriet Barlow
Special Recognition:
Moc Court: Carlton Bolling and Carlton Keighley
Northern & Community Rail Lancashire: Oastler School
Girls Into Construction: Carlton Bolling and Carlton Keighley
Business: Shakeel Mehmood
Creative Industries: Femi Lebad
Public Services and Law: Raiyaan Zain Ameen Ali
Following on from the huge success of this year’s awards, nominations for the 2025 SkillsHouse CTE Awards will open later in the year.
SkillsHouse Careers and Technical Education is part of the wider SkillsHouse team, Bradford Council’s employment and skills service. To find out more and get involved, email BradfordCTE@bradford.gov.uk