Newcastle College is celebrating success after winning the Business Award at the recent Pride Action North Ball and Awards Ceremony.
The award recognises the College’s continued commitment to creating an inclusive environment where equality, respect and belonging are embedded across all aspects of college life, supporting students and colleagues to thrive.
Head of Learner Services and Safeguarding, Paula Miller, and Assistant Principal, James Edge, attended the ceremony to collect the award on behalf of the College.
Judges praised Newcastle College’s submission, highlighting how its values, actions and culture actively support its LGBTQ+ community of students, colleagues and external partners. They also recognised the wide range of campaigns, activities and support mechanisms in place across all campuses, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
This recognition reflects Newcastle College’s role as part of NCG in delivering on its Strategy 2030 ambitions, particularly its commitment to creating inclusive, supportive environments that remove barriers, champion diversity and enable every learner to achieve their full potential.
During the evening, James also presented the Youth Achievement Award to Frogs - Barnardo’s 128 Youth Service, which provides a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ young people to be themselves.
Paula Miller, Head of Learner Services and Safeguarding at Newcastle College, said:
“On behalf of Newcastle College I was honoured to accept this Business Award from Pride Action North as recognition for the outstanding work we do for our LGBTQ+ community. This award is a clear reflection that as an organisation we are fully committed to ensuring all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging are visible for our students, colleagues and external partners in the work that we do.”