THE achievements of students in the region were celebrated at the Borders College graduation ceremony last Friday.

The event took place at the Events Centre in Kelso.

And it saw Honorary Fellowship of the College was awarded to Katie Scott, the owner of Katie Scott Racing.

Ray McCowan, chair of the Borders College regional board, said: “This is the best day in the Borders College calendar. It is the day when the college comes together to acknowledge and recognise the achievements of its students.

“I want to take just a minute or two to acknowledge the amazing achievements of today’s graduates.

“Whatever career or life decisions you make in the months and years ahead, I have no doubt that you will be successful. Just remember you didn’t get this qualification today by accident, you made it happen.

“I hope you all enjoy your celebration together and I hope you all look back on today as a very special day you will always remember.”

Pete Smith, the College principal and CEO, added: “The skills that we provide for our students are essential in ensuring our Borders communities grow and thrive and provide a rich experience for our people.

“The most important success is that of our learners, represented by our graduates here today. It is a tribute to your hard work and dedication, along with the support of your friends and families and the college lecturing staff and professional services teams, that you are here today.

“Whether that next chapter is in employment, self-employment, further programmes of study, travel or another exciting challenge, we wish you well.

“You are part of the Borders College community. As you leave here, remember the chapter that was Borders College, and be the best you can be.”

The Bill Wilkie Memorial Award was presented to student Shaine Doogan, for exceptional qualities in academic and personal growth within the STEM and Sustainable Construction area.

Graduates from this year’s ceremony are listed in their department areas below:

Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation: (Sponsored by Barrie Knitwear)

Allison Davies - PDA Team Leadership and Management; Paula Jarczynska - PDA Team Leadership and Management; David Monks - PDA Team Leadership and Management; Lynsey Ainslie - SVQ in Care Services Leadership and Management Level 4; Antoinette Taylor - SVQ in Care Services Leadership and Management Level 4; Aileen Barr - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Nicola Black - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Carol Davidson - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Megan MacFarlane - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Shirley McCumisky - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Christina Purdie - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Antonia Robertson - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Clinical) Level 3; Emma Gavin - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Non Clinical) Level 3; Rebecca Williams - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Non Clinical) Level 3; Anita Zelewska - SVQ in Healthcare Support (Non Clinical) Level 3; Catriona Degnan - SVQ in Management Level 3; Andrew Marr - SVQ in Management Level 3; Paula Leask - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 4; Nicola Garriock - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Lauren Mackay - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Marina Martín Montañez - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Katie Mcnulty - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Chloe Roxburgh - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Bethany Steele - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Natasha Thomson - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Erin Young - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3; Vikki Malcolm - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 4; Alison Brown - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Hope Brown - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Thi Thanh Huyen Bui - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Angela Bull - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Lauren Harrison - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Amy McAllister - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Karyn Mitchell - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Kaya Murray - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Charlene Prescott - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Nicola Stephenson - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3; Lisa Young - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare Level 3.

Business, Computing and Creative Industries: (Sponsored by CENSIS)

Craig Johnston - HND Business; David Playfair - HND Business; Clair Windsor - HND Business; Cara McHutchison - HNC Business; Nicholas Palmer - HNC Cyber Security.

Care and Sport: (Sponsored by RECIRC)

Ilona Bendziute - PDA Acute and Community Care; Louise Chandler - PDA Acute and Community Care; Ewan Godfrey - PDA Acute and Community Care; Susan Heard - PDA Acute and Community Care; Danielle Mercer - PDA Acute and Community Care; Emily Redpath - PDA Acute and Community Care; Sharon Tait - PDA Acute and Community Care; Becca Anderson - HND Childhood Practice; Edyta Chydzinska Moriss - HND Childhood Practice; Louise Henderson - HND Childhood Practice; Ellie Hope - HND Childhood Practice; Lesley McLeod - HND Childhood Practice; Lara Bastos - HNC Childhood Practice; Kayley Heard - HNC Childhood Practice; Caitlyn Hume - HNC Childhood Practice; Myrran Martin - HNC Childhood Practice; Cindy Thompson - HNC Childhood Practice; Lynn Bellis - HND Counselling; Anna-Marie McNab - HNC Social Services Rebecca Mitchell - HNC Social Services; Ewa Onoszko - HNC Social Services; Jodi Reid - HNC Social Services; Cammy Clark - HND Sports Coaching and Development; Morgan Welsh - HND Sports Coaching and Development; Ethan Wilson - HND Sports Coaching and Development; Alex Wright - HNC Sports Coaching and Development; Susan Cooper - PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges; Rachel C Sutherland - PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges

Rural Skills (Sponsored by Morrison Construction)

Lucy Anderson - HND Animal Care; Victoria Cronan - HND Animal Care; Harley Dickson - HND Animal Care; Emily Lett –

HND Animal Care; Jordina Piferrer - HND Animal Care; Arantxa Romero Contreras - HND Animal Care; Demileigh Scott - HND Animal Care; Lucie Shand - HND Animal Care; Ludmila Valuta - HND Animal Care; Emily Young - HND Animal Care; Annaleigh Breau - HNC Animal Care; Sean Gardiner - HNC Animal Care; Joanne Murdie - HNC Animal Care; Martha Reed - HNC Animal Care; Lara Santos - HNC Animal Care; Tyler-Mai Stanley - HNC Animal Care; Molly Valentine - HNC Animal Care.

STEM and Sustainable Construction (Sponsored by RECIRC)

Alice McKeeney - Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles SCQF Level 7; Jenny Prentice - PDA Carpentry and Joinery.

The Chartered Management Institute (Sponsored by CENCIS)

Joanne Elliot - Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice at SCQF Level 11.

University of Aberdeen (Sponsored by Barrie Knitwear)

Vicky Rourke - Teaching Qualification (Further Education); Emma Walsh - Teaching Qualification (Further Education).