The evening celebrated the outstanding contributions of staff from across our trust, showcasing the values and achievements that make our Trust so unique. It was a night to reflect, applaud and recognise the hard work and dedication that continue to shape our academies and local communities.

The event was made even more special by incredible performances from our talented pupils. Students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent wowed the audience with a stunning showcase from the musical The Lion King, featuring a powerful rendition of He Lives in Me. Adding to the night’s joy, the Co-op Academy Friarswood choir delivered an uplifting Bob Marley medley that had everyone on their feet.

Thank you to everyone who made this event so special - we look forward to celebrating even more of our successes next year!

The categories for our awards were based on our ‘Ways of Being Co-op’.

Below are this year’s winners:

Be yourself, always

• Lucy Tappin - Co-op Academy Woodslee
• Vicki Hughes - Co-op Academy Brownhill
• Chris Corbett - Co-op Academy Walkden
   

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Do what matters most

• Matt Asher - Co-op Academy North Manchester
• Cathy Alred - Co-op Academy Delius
• Ryan Long - Co-op Academy Manchester 

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Succeed together

Co-op Academy Southfield LSA Team

• Jessica Johnson 
• Esha Hussain 
• Raksana Bi

Connell Co-op College Inclusion Team

• Hattie Blundell
• Niamh Ayrton
• Nick Power
• Ryan Usher

Co-op Academy Friarswood Early Years Team

• Jeni Williams
• Alison Rushton
• Kerry Tagg
• Becky Goodwin

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Show you care

• Callum Stuart - Co-op Academy Brierley
• Matt Godden - Co-op Academy Failsworth
• Mark Rogers - Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent

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Geoff Clarke Award

• Jo Newsome - Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
• Neilam Atacha - Co-op Academy Belle Vue
• Kerry Fullwood - Co-op Academy Glebe

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Community Award

• Shirley Brien - Connell Co-op College 
• Jan Dodds, Karen Jones and Richard Day - Co-op Academy Oakwood Community Team 
• Jo Anderson and Rachel Smeation - Co-op Academy Broadhurst

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Central or Hub team member of the Year

• Catherine McCarney - Regional Safeguarding and Child Protection Lead, Greater Manchester 
• Liam Brown - Graphic Designer
• Linda Warburton - Executive Support (Business Operations) 

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Support Staff

• Claudia Mirazi - Co-op Academy New Islington
• Amy Smith - Co-op Academy Leeds
• Julie Mountfield - Co-op Academy Bebington

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Teacher of the Year

• Clare Lenge - Connell Co-op College
• Stephanie Clements - Co-op Academy Delius
• Amy Clarke - Co-op Academy Belle Vue

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Director of the Year

• Carys MacRae

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Best Team

• Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent English Department

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Lifetime Achievement

• Dave Wheetman - Co-op Academy Brownhill
• Carol Mitsi - Central Team
• Glynnis Fox - Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
• Sharon Hands - Co-op Academy North Manchester
• Catherine Kelly - Co-op Academy Bebington

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Primary Academy of the Year

• Co-op Academy Glebe

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Secondary Academy of the Year

• Co-op Academy Belle Vue

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Special Academy of the Year

• Co-op Academy Delius