We are so proud to share that at the British Farming Awards 2024, Student of the Year was awarded to Holly Bonner 🎉
Holly’s journey from a non-traditional educational path to pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Management at University Centre Somerset reflects her deep commitment to agriculture.
Hailing from Devon, Holly initially chose a Level 3 Agricultural Apprenticeship over A Levels, working on her family farm and gaining diverse experience in livestock sectors and event catering. This hands-on approach fuelled her passion for farming and laid a solid foundation for her studies.
The British Farming Awards judges found Holly’s commitment to self-growth and pushing herself out of her comfort zone incredibly admirable. Along with her dedication to her studies, Holly’s interests outside of education have enabled her to develop a rounded understanding of the wider agricultural industry. They commented that, “her passion for learning and farming will see her succeed”.
Holly collected her award at a glittering event hosted by TV and radio personalitiy Vernon Kay, at The Vox in Birmingham.
Dan Rood, Holly's tutor, said,
"Everyone on the Agriculture team is incredibly proud of Holly’s latest and well-deserved outstanding achievement. Holly is an exceptional young person and has been a pleasure to teach, showing a tremendous and infectious attitude towards her studies and development at UCS. We are proud to have played a part in Holly’s success and look forward to seeing her already impressive career, continue to develop."
Congratulations to Holly and all the winners and finalists!
Find out about the pathways into Agricultural Management available at our Cannington campus at college level with Bridgwater & Taunton College here, and at degree level with UCS here.