Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates learner success at their annual awards ceremony 2026
19 June 2026Coleg y Cymoedd honoured the achievements and contributions of its learners at the 2026 Learner Awards on 18th June at its Nantgarw campus.
The event brought together learners, staff, sponsors, and guests, who praised the winners for their efforts this year.
In total, the college gave out 25 awards with the candidates for each category nominated by tutors and college support staff, who appreciated the learners’ excellence, dedication, and progress throughout the year and winners were selected by a panel of impartial judges.
In his closing remarks, Jonathan congratulated all on their efforts this year and wished them the best for the future. He thanked the college’s generous sponsors who supported the event and the guests who had attended to share the winners’ special moment.
Congratulations to this year’s Learner Awards winners:
A Level Award Dylan McCarthy
Alternative Provision Award: Gwenni Davies
Air Cabin Crew & Travel Award Kayleigh Moyle
Apprenticeship Award Dylan Gwynn
Business Award Chloe Roberts
Childhood Studies Award Lilly Young
Computing & IT Award Ieuan Jones
Construction Award Morgan Smith
Building Services Award: Keane McCabe
Creative Industries Award Emily James
Engineering Chayla Hopkins
Motor Vehicle: Cariad Matthews
Foundation Learning Award Carys Shellard
Hairdressing & Beauty Award Lohan Beasley Jones
Health & Social Care Award Sienna Warlow
Hospitality and Catering Award Caitlin Wheeler
Independent Living Skills Award Katelyn Powell
Public Services Alix Jones
Skills Award Nia Trott
Contribution to College Life Award (Learner & Campus Services) Will Grandon
Young Carers Award Harmony Ali
Sport Award Kaylan O’Kello
Enterprise Award Kelis Pipe
Welsh Award Tia-Louise Griffiths
TASS Award Nell Desir
Thank you to the sponsors of Coleg y Cymoedd’s 2026 Learner Awards:
Aberdare
Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN
Nantgarw
Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY
Rhondda
Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ
Ystrad Mynach
Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR
