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04 AYRSHIRE UPDATE StAFF achievements CELEBRATING SUCCESS MARKETING TEAM WIN GOLD College staff have also been celebrating success. On 12 December we held a fantastic Celebration of Success event at Ayr Racecourse, at which staff were presented with a range of staff and student nominated awards. The College’s Marketing team was shortlisted for two awards in the College Marketing Awards in February and won Gold for the Integrated Marketing Campaign Award and Silver for the Students’ Award for Prospectus. The Principal received more than 50 entries for awards nominated by staff and 120 entries for awards nominated by students. The event also provided a platform to pay tribute to staff with more than 20 years’ service, recognising their contribution to enhancing the learning experience of our students. TES Awards ENGINEERING SUCCESS Ayrshire College was shortlisted for three awards in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) Further Education Awards 2014. At the end of November, Engineering staff at the College were highly commended for Employer Engagement at the College Development Network Awards ceremony for an innovative partnership with GE Caledonian. The Employer Engagement Award, for collaborative work with Ryanair and GE Caledonian Aircraft.  Contribution to the Local Community Award, in recognition of the work our sports students have been involved in with children who have a disability. The Supporting Students Award in recognition of an innovative project which identified students at risk of dropping out of college.