In his address to students, Martin McKendry, CAFRE Director welcomed Special Guest at the ceremony, Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture at the Ulster Bank.
Cormac has a long-established relationship with CAFRE, as an agricultural graduate and former member of staff. Now employed with the Ulster Bank the business supports the CAFRE student awards.
Check out these fantastic pictures from the Agriculture and Land-based Engineering graduation ceremony.
9. Success for CAFRE students
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster Prize for progress on the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture was awarded to Thomas Smyth (Randalstown) by Stuart Mills (President YFCU) and Joe Mulholland (Senior Lecturer, CAFRE). Photo: Contributed
10. Success for CAFRE students
Sam Reid (Ballymoney) was presented with the Hall Cup for work experience performance on the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture. Congratulating Sam are Robert and Helen Shanks, with CAFRE Agriculture Placement Coordinator, Laura Allen. Photo: Contributed
11. Success for CAFRE students
Charlotte Moore (Ballyclare) was presented with the new Northern Counties Co-Operative Award for performance in Business Management on the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture. Charlotte received her award from Paul Coyle (Northern Counties Co-Operative) and Joe Mulholland (Senior Lecturer, CAFRE). Photo: Contributed
12. Success for CAFRE students
Deane McCoy (Smithborough) was presented with the Redrock Cup at the Graduation Ceremony at Greenmount Campus, by William Richmond (Land-based Engineering Lecturer, CAFRE). Deane received the award for best overall engineering student on the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering course. Photo: Contributed