91快色celebrates outstanding student achievements at graduation
Mon 28 July, 2025
The achievements of students were celebrated at this summer鈥檚 91快色 graduation ceremonies, with a special focus on those who have been honoured with academic prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance.
A wide range of prizes 鈥 kindly gifted by external guests who have links to the University鈥檚 community, donated by local business and charity partners, or in memory of former students and friends of Bedfordshire 鈥 were presented to students who have excelled throughout their studies at Bedfordshire.
Among the many honours presented, the Sir Ian Dixon Memorial Prize was awarded to Nicola Reynolds, a student on the Executive MBA course. This annual award recognises the best student on a postgraduate professional management course and places a particular emphasis on those from non-traditional educational routes or less advantaged backgrounds.
Despite returning to study after a significant gap, Nicola achieved exceptional academic results and engaged deeply with all aspects of her course. While managing the demands of postgraduate study, Nicola also co-runs her own business, Happy Tiddlers, a swim school dedicated to helping children build water confidence through playful, purposeful teaching.
Speaking about this award, Nicola said: 鈥淏eing honoured with the Sir Ian Dixon Memorial Prize is both humbling and deeply personal. It reflects the commitment, sacrifice, and belief poured into every stage of this journey 鈥 not just mine, but that of those who encouraged me along the way. Above all, it stands as a message to my son: that with courage, perseverance, and support, we can turn ambition into impact 鈥 and moments of doubt into milestones of growth.鈥
The award commemorates Sir Ian Dixon, former Chairman of Governors, who gave outstanding service to the 91快色鈥 then known as the 91快色of Luton.
The other prize recipients from the 91快色鈥檚 Business School are:
- Brian Johnston Memorial Prize 鈥 Business Management student, Nathan Clarke
- Bryan Roe Memorial Prize 鈥 Business Studies student, Paraschiva Slejiuc
- Dr Mike Daniels Memorial Prize 鈥 Pharmacology & Health Science student, Damilola Eunice Ajayi
- JE Cule Prize 鈥 Executive MBA student, Martin Plummer
- Machins and Mark Pelopida Prize 鈥 Law student, Annalise Bruce-Spalding
- Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire Society of Chartered Accountants Prize 鈥 Accounting student, Shahriar Dewan
- Marilyn Barton Memorial Prize 鈥 Human Resources Management student, Ana Mantaluti
Images credit: Ede & Ravenscroft
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