Joint Education Awards - updated April, 2011

JOINT EDUCATION AWARDS, 2011

THE JOINT EDUCATIONAL AWARD SCHEME 2011

A total of 16 young engineers, managers and designers were recognised recently at the annual Joint Educational Awards, held at the Cutlers' Hall.  The event, sponsored by the Cutlers' Company and the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers, recognises the importance of education and learning through travel and book awards.

The winners, together with their families and mentors, were welcomed by the Master Cutler, Professor Bill Speirs, who said: “You, as prize winners, should be very proud of your achievements. Adding this award to your CV will enable you to differentiate yourself from your peers and we at the Cutlers’ Company are delighted to recognise your talents and wish you every success.
“Never forget that trainees and apprentices are fundamental to the success of Sheffield and manufacturing in this region – and you are among the very best.”

The Master then reiterated his theme for the year –supporting young people and encouraging them to develop their talents.

Professor Philip Martin, pro vice-chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University since last September, was in full agreement:  “There is probably nothing more important to this region and this country than the encouragement and reward of young talent - talent which will drive the future agenda of the country’s prosperity and the well-being of our society,” he said. “And, as we have seen this evening, it is not just universities which foster young talent; there is also an important network of organisations and industries.

“I have been in higher education for 35 years and the one really important lesson I have learnt is never to underestimate the capacity and potential of our young people. We have a responsibility to support and encourage them – as this event does.”

The Joint Educational Awards were first established in the 1920s by the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire and the Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers. Then, as now, apprentices and students were encouraged to expand their knowledge of the industry through travel and reading. All entrants make a short presentation before a panel of judges on where they would like to travel and why.

Photo by Seamans of Sheffield

The Joint Educational Awards winners:

ENGINEERING

DavyMarkham :
Jonathan Cheeseman - £500 travel award
Andrew Proctor   - £500 travel award
Contact: Jackie Cook at Davy Markham on 0114 291 4346.

Sheffield Hallam University :
Vijay Taylor  - £500 travel award
Matthew Heard - £500 travel award
Christopher Burke - £500 travel award
Jonjo Carruthers – £50 book award
Peter Jackson Laver - £50 book award
Daniel McKenna  - £50 book award

Don Valley Engineering :
Michael Fletcher - £500 travel award
Contact: Roy Baker, director malting division 01302 881188

Sheffield Forgemasters:
Thomas Berry  – £500 travel award
Contact: Dave Bartholomew at Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd 0114 244 9071

Luke Shaw - £50 book prize
Guy Pedley - £50 book prize

DESIGN

Sheffield Hallam University :
Madeline Hann - £500 travel award

PONTIFEX

Tata Steel :
Andrew Turton  - £750 Pontifex travel award

Sheffield Forgemasters:
Jade Lee - £750 Pontifex travel award
Contact: Mike Bowers on 0114 244 9071

Outokumpu

OutoKumpu :
Robert Swift - £750 Pontifex travel award