University students honoured

STUDENTS from the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester were honoured for their excellent achievements at a Valedictory service.
The service and prize giving was held at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Chester, and marked academic, voluntary and sporting success.
Double winner Jordan Stachini, 22, received the University Prize for Critical Theory and the Hilary Tucker Prize for the student who has made the greatest contribution to the Warrington Campus.
Jordan, a second year advertising student, took the lead on the student advertising campaign project to “Back the Bid”. The campaign was taken on board by the Warrington Partnership, which went on to win host town status for next year’s Rugby League World Cup.
As a direct consequence, the Samoan Rugby Football League squad will be training at the Warrington Campus throughout the World Cup.
The J.L. Dobson Trophy, which is presented to a student who has made a significant contribution to fellow students, went to Rachel Littler, 26, a PGCE (Early Years) student. She was nominated for her success as course representative.
Ainsley Cannon, 22, won the award for the most consistent journalism student on the Warrington Campus. Freya Vinten, won the prize for academic excellence in public relations. The Department of Social Studies and Counselling Prize went to Lindsay Wooffitt, 31. Zak Thorpe, 21, won the prize for advertising.
Professor Peter Harrop, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Provost at Warrington Campus, said: “All the students who receive prizes at Valedictory are great examples of what students can achieve with drive and commitment. We are very proud of all the prize winners.”