Politics and Contemporary History Awards
Celebrating Our Students
The 2025 Politics and Contemporary History (PCH) awards were held at The Old Fire Station brewery, bar and bakery with 75 staff and students in attendance. The ceremony was an evening of celebration and pride for everyone involved. PCH has had a great year, and the awards night allowed us to highlight our successes, pay tribute to, and celebrate, the achievements and accomplishments of our students and staff.
Our 2025 Politics and Contemporary History Winners
Staff-nominated awards
- Best L4 student: Alex McNamara (Contemporary History & Politics)
- Best L5 student: Michelle Poole (Contemporary History & Politics)
- Best L6 student: Ellie Trueman (Intelligence Analysis)
- Impact Award: Tony Hawkins (Contemporary Military & International History)
- Johnny Alfrey Award: Jon Jeffries (Contemporary Military & International History)
Student-nominated awards
- Staff member of the year: Dr Krysten Blackstone
- Student Personality of the year: Joe Mooney (Contemporary Military & International History)
- Students' Student of the year: Thomas Senior (Level 4, CMIH); Michael Boyne (Level; 5, CMIH); and Jason Palmer (Level 6, CMIH).