Christine Robertson, Level 3 Modern and Traditional Upholstery, Medals for Excellence winner 2000

'Very early on when I started my business I was asked by a prospective client to show them my affidavits or qualifications I had been given. I was more than happy to show them my medal and certificates, they were very impressed and gave me the job.'

Paul Davies, Licentiateship in Panel Beating, Medals for Excellence winner 2004

'I feel very proud about winning the City & Guilds Medal for Excellence, it shows all my hard work was worth it. By winning this award it will hopefully push me onto bigger and better things.'

Margaret Ferguson, Lecturer/Trainer in Key Skills, Medals for Excellence winner and President's Award winner 2004

'The last 12 months have been the most challenging, exciting and rewarding in my entire working career. Winning this award seems like the ultimate recognition for all the recent work and efforts.'

Dick Onians, Lecturer/Trainer in Woodcarving, Medals for Excellence winner and President's Award winner 2003

'I designed the Woodcarving Course and started teaching it in 1992 as I felt there needed to be a structured course in this subject. I am delighted to receive this award as I feel that sculpture is my work and teaching is an enjoyable hobby.'