Despite the ongoing restrictions due to the coronavirus, the 2020 National Stud Diploma ceremony took place via live stream from the Joan Westbrook Lecture Theatre on Friday, the stud announced on Saturday. Besides receiving a National Stud Diploma in Stud Practice and Management, the graduates also earned a 1st 4 Sport Level 3 Certificate in Thoroughbred Stud Practice. Chairman Nicholas Wrigley presented the certificates, as well as the annual prizes, including the Tim Dunlop Memorial Award for the top student-Anna Hodgson, who will be joining the team at the Castlebridge Consignment. The National Stud Award fo Merit was presented to Zoe Glendinning, while Penny Hunt received the Best Practical Award and Harry Snellgrove was presented with the Alborada Trust Most Improved Award. A special recognition award was also given to Alessandro Taccioli. A travel bursary was presented to Sophie Mellett, on behalf of the Gerald Leigh Trustees, to assist her career in traveling overseas.
“It has been a tricky year with the coronavirus restrictions however this group of students have been great throughout and should be proud of what they have achieved,” said National Stud Director Tim Lane. “They have all progressed hugely from where they were when they first arrived, both practically and academically. It is also fantastic to see that so many have already secured full-time positions in the UK and overseas. We all look forward to following their careers in the future.”
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