Aimhigher London Practitioner Awards 2025 – winners

The winners are…

The 8^th Annual Aimhigher London Practitioner Awards took place at the University of Roehampton on 16 July 2025, and it was an incredible evening! A huge thank you to all the schools, universities, virtual schools, and stakeholders who attended. As a team, we would like to congratulate all the winners once more and thank the nominees for their hard work in making this year successful.

Innovation

Developing/ delivering creative solutions to widen access for all. And the winners are,

Widening Participation Team. St Mary’s University, Twickenham 

Working in Partnership 

Demonstrable approach to impartial and collaborative working across the network. And the winner is, 

Alison Pigott, Carshalton Boys Sports College.

Going the Extra Mile

An individual who has gone above and beyond in partnership with Aimhigher London. The winner of this award is, 

Caitlin Atha, University of Roehampton.

Ethos and Values

For embedding the work of Aimhigher London within their institution, the winner of this award goes to,

Amandeep Phull, Greenford High School.

Equity of Access 

Embedding equality and diversity considerations across AHL programmes. The winner of this award

Helen Duncan, St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

Ambassador of the Year

An outstanding contribution as a positive role model to learners. This year’s winners is

Taylor Lee, St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

Aimhigher London Champion

For the significant and sustained commitment to the work of Aimhigher London over time. This award goes to

Mandip Birk, St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

School of the Year

An outstanding contribution to the development of the Aimhigher London network. The winner for this award is

Springwest Academy.

HE Institution of the Year

An outstanding contribution to the development of the Aimhigher London network, the winner of this award is

Goldsmiths, University of London.