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Awards Double-Whammy for Welsh Student
CALDICOT resident Richard Pilot received TWO 'Best Student Awards from his past Secondary School -- Caldicot Comprehensive -- on his return from University, this week.
PRWEB) July 17, 2005 -- Richard, who is now enjoying his summer holiday after successfully completing his first year of a Software Engineering degree at Aberystwyth University, attended the ceremony at the school in Caldicot where he grew-up. As part of a team effort, Richard received both the Whitbread Award for Information Technology and the Midlands Bank Award for Business Education in front of students, teachers and parents from Caldicot Comprehensive.
Richard admits to being absolutely passionate" about Business and Information Systems and is proud to be recognised in his hometown for his efforts. These were my two favourite subjects and Im obviously thrilled -- and surprised -- to come back home and win two Awards...I need to come home more often!"
The Awards event at Caldicot School is held annually to reward and recognise those students who have continued to excel in their subjects since leaving the secondary school.
Richard is currently working for Caldicot timber building firm Benfield ATT in a pivotal role, driving improvements to the companys in-house Technical Information Systems. The role includes updating and digitising the companys extensive Library, allowing staff, architects and customers easy access to thousands of important documents relating to the building of home extensions, houses, flats and public buildings.
We applaud Richards efforts and congratulate him for winning both of these awards. We immediately recognised Richards potential and have already asked him to come back and help Benfield ATT, Caldicot whenever he returns home from University" commented Veronica Clarke, Head of Personnel at Benfield ATT.
Further Information:
Richard Pilot -- Bio Notes (supplied by Caldicot Comprehensive School)
"Richard was a very able and talented young man during his time at Caldicot School. He had an inquisitive and creative mind, which developed under the guidance and encouragement of the teaching staff. As a young Year 7 pupil he entered a National competition 'Itll Never Work and won first prize for his walking suitcase. He won a computer and from this point his talent really developed. He was invaluable to the Computing Department and, along with another student, set up the School Website. He was involved in Business Studies, taking part in the UWCN Business Challenge. In his final year, his team came second out of 4500 teams in the National Proshare Competition, wining several thousand pounds for the school. He is now pursuing his degree course at Aberystwyth University where he won a scholarship award in recognition of his computing skills."
Benfield ATT
Privately-owned, Benfield ATT are one of the UKs leading timber frame manufacturers to specialise in bespoke private, commercial and public-sector build projects. The firms high-profile MD Professor Michael Benfield built some of the UKs first timber frame homes back in the late 1960s and has continued to win award-after-award ever since.
Contact Kelvin Godhard in Benfield ATTs Corporate Communications Dept
Visit website -- www.benfieldatt.co.uk/media
01291 437050 or kelving@benfieldatt.co.uk
Caldicot Comprehensive
A non-selective state school for girls and boys aged from 11 to 18, Caldicot Comprehensive has over 1400 students from around the Caldicot area.
Contact Mrs Shuttleworth, Press Officer
01291 426436 or caldicotcomprehensive@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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