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Glasgow Caledonian University student picks up SQA Star Award for volunteering

17 Nov 2017

A third-year student at Glasgow Caledonian University who volunteers in his local community as a sports coach has been honoured at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Star Awards 2017.

James O’Neill received the College Candidate of the Year trophy at the event held at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh.

James was an HND student at Ayrshire College and articulated directly into 3rd year in September, studying BA (Hons) International Sports Management at GCU.

Whilst studying at Ayrshire College, James gave over 5,000 hours of his own time to his local community. He used his coaching skills to create access to grassroots sport in North Ayrshire.

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