Weston College is proud to announce that we have a third finalist in the prestigious Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2025, A Level learner Tasneem Mohamed. Alongside Romina, Tasneem has been shortlisted for the Learning Hero Award, recognising her outstanding academic achievement and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. 

Tasneem is a Year 13 A Level student studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths A Levels, having also completed her Maths and English GCSEs alongside her college courses. A former Dentistry student in Sudan, Tasneem was forced to leave her home country due to conflict. Despite the immense challenges she faced, she never lost sight of her goal to become a dentist and has continued to excel academically at Weston College. 

Maria Miles, Head of Sixth Form for Sciences, nominated Tasneem for the award, exclaiming, “Since arriving in the UK, Tasneem has shown extraordinary commitment to her education, studying for GCSEs while completing challenging A Levels. She is actively involved in college life, from taking part in Olympiads, to fundraising during RAG week. Her passion, resilience, and positive attitude are an inspiration to us all.” 

The Learning Hero Award recognises a young person who has exceeded expectations in education, especially through overcoming personal challenges. Tasneem’s journey is a testament to her perseverance and drive. 

Tasneem commented on the nomination, saying, “I felt really proud and more confident. Attending the nominee’s reception with my dad and seeing how proud he was meant a lot to me. I’m also grateful to Maria for always believing in me. I think I was nominated because of my determination and continued academic performance despite everything I’ve been through.” 

Beyond the classroom, Tasneem contributes to the college community as a student representative, volunteering at open evenings to support future students and their families. She plans to take a gap year to earn home student status before applying to dental school, with hopes of studying at the University of Bristol. 

To have three of our learners nominated for such outstanding awards is a true credit to their hard work and commitment. At Weston College, we support students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact both within the college and the wider community. 

The Bristol Young Heroes Awards celebrate young people who have overcome adversity, made a difference to others, or achieved something remarkable. Finalists will attend an awards night to celebrate their achievements on July 4th 2025, giving them the chance to network and connect with employers and peers. 

Click here to read Ellis and Romina’s Bristol Young Heroes Awards Nominations.