High Sheriff awards recognition for Telford College students
Nine Telford College students have been honoured at the 2026 High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards.
The annual event pays tribute to young people across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who have gone the extra mile to support communities and good causes over the past 12 months.
Public uniformed services student Mitchell Knight was the college’s biggest winner of the night, when he was named overall Outstanding Young Citizen winner for Telford & Wrekin.
Since 2015, he has volunteered with Healing Paws and Zante Strays in Zakynthos, Greece – charities devoted to rescuing dogs and cats from the streets, providing urgent medical treatment, rehabilitation, and rehoming them safely around the world.
Tutor Craig Stockman said: “Mitchell is an exceptional volunteer whose dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment to both people and animals makes him truly deserving of recognition.”
Other Telford College students recognised at the ceremony were Noel Hesbrook, Lewis Jones, Kaden Keeling, Callum Oram, Chloe Parkins, Tom Phillips, Rocky Trower, and Cody Urquhart-Smith.
Noel was recognised for his ‘exceptional dedication to fundraising, youth engagement and community service’, while Lewis earned praise for his support of local Remembrance Day commemorations and Royal British Legion events.
Kaden was rewarded for his work with college staff to develop enrichment opportunities, and Callum – the college’s community football and equality, diversity and inclusion lead – was said to work ‘tirelessly’ promoting equality and diversity programmes across Shropshire.
Student council president Chloe was praised for her ‘enthusiasm and drive to support students’, and creative student Tom was described as an ‘inspiring example of how volunteering can nurture both personal growth and community impact’.
Rocky was rewarded for his use of creativity in service of community and heritage, and Cody earned his award in recognition of the time he devotes to caring for his family.
High Sheriff Jane Trowbridge said the awards – hosted this year at Shrewsbury College – reflected the fantastic contribution young people had made to improve people’s lives.
She said she had been amazed by the talents and attitudes of many young people she had met during her year.
