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Engineering Awards

The Northampton Engineering Training Partnership (NETP) awards prizes to the top students within each placement year group.
The Alan Casey Award
Best Placement Student

The Alan Casey Award is presented to the student who performed most successfully during their placement year.  Alan Casey was the Industry Liaison Manager for the NETP for many years. During this time he supported many students through the scheme and developed strong relationships with local employers. Unfortunately he passed away in 2009. To mark Alan’s work the partner companies decided to create an award in his name.

Previously awarded to:

  • Ethan Bull - Placement Provider, Dajo Solutions
  • Lewis Kidson - Placement Provider, Dajo Solutions
  • Jack Bates
  • Ged Warburton
  • Mikey Drakes
  • Philip Shaw
  • Richard Harvey
Academic Award
Highest Academic Achievement

This is awarded to the placement student who attained the highest academic achievement during their placement year and is sponsored by the University of Northampton.

Previously awarded to:

  • David Naparty
  • Heyuan Tan 
  • Steven Black
  • Yakub Oktavianus
The Improvement Award
Most Improved Student

This award goes to the student who has progressed the most both academically and personally since they arrived at University and is sponsored by The Graduate Recruitment. 

Previously awarded to:

  • Amelia Edgley - Placement Provider, IGUS UK
  • Alexandru Uifalean - Placement Provider, FESTO
  • Jen Betts - Placement Provider, Wykes Engineering
The Engagement Award
Most Engaged Student

In recognition of the effort made both in the classroom and out this award goes to the student who has been most involved in all activities enhancing their University experience to its fullest and is sponsored by Recol Engineering Ltd.

Previously awarded to:

  • Adrian Dancea (Placement Provider, Danfoss)