Kudos Award Winners: Autumn Term 2025
Celebrating our latest Kudos Award winners, whose dedication and passion continue to drive the RNN Group forward.
Each recipient has exemplified one of our core values, positively impacting colleagues, learners, and the wider community.
Celebrating our Kudo award winners
We Are Inclusive: Gillian Neighbour
Gillian provided exceptional support both inside and outside of work since the day her colleague started over a year ago. Always ready to listen, offer advice, or guide through challenges, she has helped not only with work matters but also personal situations, providing calm and thoughtful support.
“Gillian always makes me feel included and takes the time to understand my needs, which means so much to me. I truly appreciate everything she’s done. We need more Gillians in the workplace. Thank you for always being there.”
We Are One Team: Vanessa Godhard
Vanessa demonstrated calm and supportive leadership while overseeing students on their international placement in Crete. Clear communication with a steady approach helped learners develop resilience and build work skills, creating a rewarding experience throughout.
“Thank you, Vanessa, for the calm leadership and support provided to our students during their international placement in Crete. Your behaviour and clear communication were exemplary in challenging times.”
We Are One Team: Samantha Ferrol
Samantha showed calm, effective leadership during the Crete Turing placement, helping students continue to progress while feeling supported throughout. Her approach ensured learners could focus on building skills while developing resilience.
“Thank you, Sam, for the calm leadership and support provided to our students during their international placement in Crete. Your behaviour and clear communication were exemplary in challenging times.”
We Deliver: Callum Goulty
Callum inspires learners as an Esports Lecturer, helping them develop high-level technical skills and confidence. Under his mentorship, they competed nationally and achieved a winning score of 157 points at the F1 Williams Racing Experience Centre in Oxford.
“A huge well done to Callum and the learners for this remarkable success! Your passion and commitment have made a real difference to our learners’ experience and opportunities.”
We Have Integrity: Sam Caudwell
Sam went above and beyond, consistently checking in on staff while supporting students on the Turing Scheme trip in Bali. Balancing responsibilities across an eight-hour time difference demonstrates genuine care for student wellbeing and progress.
“A massive thank you for continuously checking in on both staff and students, even while you’re in Bali supporting the Turing trip. Your dedication shows how much you genuinely care about everyone’s wellbeing and progress.”
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