The BTEC Awards, celebrating the talent of the future.
The BTEC Awards recognise the hard work and dedication of BTEC learners, educators and providers from across the globe. Every year, we receive nominations containing truly inspiring stories.
For our judges, 2022 was no exception. We were in awe of the learners who gave everything to their study; the teachers and tutors for whom it's so much 'more than a job' and the outstanding providers blazing a trail for excellence and opportunity.
We are now delighted to announce the full list of Bronze, Silver and Gold BTEC Award winners from the BTEC Awards this year. Read more about our incredible winners as you join us in recognising their talents, perseverance and commitment.
Our Gold Nominated Performing Arts Learner of the Year and the BTEC Adult Learner of the Year 2022.
As a blind person holding a bursary for being the top learner with a disability in the Western Cape, she found no university would take her to study performing arts. Undeterred, she attended her audition to study a BTEC HND and was accepted by Northlink College in South Africa.
| Camilla Ciardi | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | ETIC | Portugal |
| Shiza Khokhar | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | Kent College Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
| Sherlyne Mawalla | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
| Ben Kivi | BTEC Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Learner of the Year | Dubai English Speaking College | United Arab Emirates |
| Michael Parker | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | Dubai British School | United Arab Emirates |
| Selin Ozgursoy | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | TED Ankara College | Turkey |
| Katerina Fedorov | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | Stamford American International School | Singapore |
| Tsz Yuet Chan | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | Vocational Training Council | China |
| Ka Ka Leung | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | Vocational Training Council | China |
| Mahra Al Suleej | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | Kent College Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
| Cenk Gurses | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | TED Ankara College | Turkey |
| Giulia Pomponi | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | The Bavarian International School | Germany |
| Ze Nan | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | Myanmar Noble University | Myanmar |
| Max Rahneberg | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | The International School of The Hague | Netherlands |
| Ankit Patel | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | Braeburn Garden Estate Secondary school | Kenya |
| Harry Gooch | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year | King George V School | China |
| Arthur Yuan-Pritchard | BTEC Creative Media Learner of the Year | ESF West Island School | China |
| Oak Soe San | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | IMCS Co. Limited | Myanmar |
| Yin Thiri Mon | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | IMCS - Info Myanmar University | Myanmar |
| Lee Filikunjombe | BTEC Music Learner of the Year | Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
| Massimo Torresin | BTEC Music Learner of the Year | Aloud College | Italy |
| Leah Meagher | BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year | Bray Institute of Further Education | Ireland |
| Alice Crawley | BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year | Dubai British School JP (Dubai Performing Arts) | United Arab Emirates |
| Byron Mckeith | BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year | Northlink College | South Africa |
This year's BTEC Teacher of the Year 2022 is Caroline Noela Gichuru from Braeburn International School. Her dedication to music and the performing arts has influenced every level of the school curriculum and driven an incredible series of positive changes.
She has supervised music and dance videos, school productions featuring live bands, musicals, DJ performances, musical theatre trips, karaoke nights and theatre summer schools with intense, hands-on encouragement and care.
| Mercy Julia Obukwa | BTEC Teacher of the Year | The Oshwal Academy Nairobi – Senior High | Kenya |
| Kay Hwa Albert Lee | BTEC Tutor of the Year | Beacon International College | Singapore |
| Dr. Arbela Espina | BTEC Tutor of the Year | UK College of Business and Computing | United Arab Emirates |
| Lim Saw Tin | BTEC Tutor of the Year | IPK College | Malaysia |
| Hemawanshage Chethinga Manoj Herath | BTEC Tutor of the Year | Sri Lanka Telecom Training Centre | Sri Lanka |
| Maurice Moul | BTEC Teacher of the Year | British School Muscat | Oman |
| Lynne Marie Holloway | BTEC Tutor of the Year | Sharjah Performing Arts Academy | United Arab Emirates |
| Thiri Nwe | BTEC Tutor of the Year | GUSTO | Myanmar |
Beaconhouse International College believes passionately in developing students and nurturing them to become global citizens and leaders.
They aim to bridge the gap between the industry and academia - imparting entrepreneurial skills to the students and providing them with a platform to hone their business management, communication and leadership skills.
| Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
| Gems Firstpoint School | United Arab Emirates |
| Dubai English Speaking College | United Arab Emirates |
| Westford University College | United Arab Emirates |
| BKACAD Academy of Technology | Vietnam |
| West Island School | China |
| Mahatma Gandhi International School | India |
| Business Management School | Sri Lanka |
| TAS Institute of Oil and Gas | Malaysia |
| IPK College | Malaysia |
| UK College of Business and Computing Ltd | United Arab Emirates |
| British School of Bahrain | Bahrain |
Eren teaches BTEC Applied Science Level 1 and Level 3 at TED Atakent High School in Turkey. He is a determined, entrepreneurial professional who brings exceptional creativity to his lessons. His innovative approach has also driven strong applicable links to the real world for his learners.
The IVS Alliance group offers 6 BTEC programmes at UK level 3, which are EQF level 4. They offer courses in the Business and Hospitality BTEC sectors, with customised qualifications in Business and Fashion and Executive Management.
BTEC Sport Learner of the Year
Jumeirah English Speaking School - UAE
Megan studies an International Level 3 BTEC in Sport at Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), holds a Level 3 Personal Training certification and is also a certified netball coach. She umpires three nights a week for different elite netball leagues and is captain of the netball, rounders, swimming and basketball teams at JESS.
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BTEC Creative Media Learner of the Year 2021
ETIC - Portugal
Tiago is studying for a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cinema and Television at ETIC (Portugal) where he represents his school as student ambassador. He has already won awards for his films including the award for best student film in Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT 2021 Canada.
BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year
Braeburn International School Arusha - Tanzania
Wilbert studies at the Braeburn International School Arusha (Tanzania) for a BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts. Unsurprisingly he spends a lot of his free time performing in addition to his extra studies for A level French and a BTEC in Sport. He is also a Sports Prefect for his school.
| Chit Phoo Wai Kyaw | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | Myanmar Noble University | Myanmar |
| Gabriella Doria | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
| Mansi Kanani | BTEC Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Learner of the Year | Oshwal Academy- Senior High | Kenya |
| Niamh Hanlon | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education | Ireland |
| Noor Sharaf | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | British School of Bahrain | Bahrain |
| Bao Van Tran | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | American Polytechnic College | Vietnam |
| Ben Woolas | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | Dubai British School Emirates Hills | UAE |
| Boaz van der Shaaf | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | The International School of The Hague | Netherlands |
| Damla Janset Kadim | BTEC Art and Design Learner of the Year | TED Ankara College | Turkey |
| David Beamish | BTEC Sport Learner of the Year | Gems Wellington Academy | UAE |
| Denis Lapsekili | BTEC Engineering Learner of the Year | TED Ankara College | Turkey |
| Heidi Ruse | BTEC Creative Media Learner of the Year | Dubai English Speaking College | UAE |
| Kenneth Doran | BTEC Creative Media Learner of the Year | CDETB - Ballyfermot College of Further Education | Ireland |
| Kirsten Gray | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | Dubai English Speaking College | UAE |
| Maftah Mohamed | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
| Mansi Vimal Haria | BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year and Young Learner of the Year | Oshwal Academy- Senior High | Kenya |
| Mouli Bhaskaran | BTEC IT and Computing Learner of the Year | King's Cornerstone International College | India |
| Sahadat Hossain | BTEC Engineering Learner of the Year | Cambrian International College of Aviation | Bangladesh |
| Sharon Frisby | BTEC Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Learner of the Year | Braeburn International School Arusha | Tanzania |
BTEC Performing Arts Learner of the Year
Braeburn International School Arusha - Tanzania
During her BTEC Performing Arts course, Charis’ passion for the theatre and for helping others has won the admiration of her teachers and peers. She has illustrated and published her own children’s book, taken the lead role in her school plays and organised creative arts trips.
BTEC Construction Learner of the Year
Myanmar Noble University - Myanmar
Lin Min Khant is an exceptional young man who impressed our judges at this year’s BTEC Awards so much that they awarded him not only the title of BTEC Construction Learner of the Year 2020 but also selected him from among this year’s very worthy group of sector winners to be Young BTEC Learner of the Year 2020.
BTEC Teacher of the Year
Winchester School - Dubai
Shalini firmly believes BTEC is the best vocational qualification. She provides her students at Winchester School, Dubai, the chance to apply their skills within and beyond the classroom.
BTEC Student of the Year
Braeburn International School, Arusha - Tanzania
'My BTEC courses have helped to give me a real direction. At the end of my two years, I know that I’m passionate about film. I don’t want to be at the centre of it – on screen- but behind the action. I love film and the BTEC vocational and practical approach to learning."
