Holy Cross University Students shine at Liverpool Hope awards

17th Nov 2025

Holy Cross University Centre is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the Liverpool Hope University Executive Dean’s Awards.

These awards recognise resilience, academic excellence, and commitment to service – values that reflect the strength of our partnership with Liverpool Hope University.

Our Award-Winning Students

Claudia Laing, Alexandra Eastwood, Annalise Costello

Claudia Laing (left)

A former student of Holy Cross College in Sociology, Dance, and English Language & Literature.

Claudia received the Executive Dean's Award for Resilience, Endeavour & Service, and is now pursuing a BA (Hons) in Education with Early Childhood with us at Holy Cross University Centre

Alexandra Eastwood (centre)

Honoured with the Executive Dean's Award for Academic Excellence for her exceptional performance in BA (Hons) Early Childhood with SEN.

Annalise Costello (right)

Recognised for Academic Excellence in BA (Hons) Education with Early Childhood.

Annalise continues a family tradition of success – her mother graduated with First Class Honours in 2020.


Finlay Daintry

Former student of Holy Cross College in Health & Social Care, Criminology, and English Literature.

Finlay earned the Academic Excellence Award during her first year of BA (Hons) Education with SEN.

Finlay Daintry


Sarah Boult

Awarded for Excellence in her second year of BA (Hons) Education with Early Childhood.

Sarah Boult


Jessica Hanvey

Celebrated for Academic Excellence in her first year of BA (Hons) Education with Early Childhood.

Jessica Hanvey


A Partnership That Inspires

Our collaboration with Liverpool Hope University provides students with exceptional opportunities to thrive academically and personally. These awards highlight the dedication and talent nurtured at Holy Cross University Centre, and we are delighted to see our students excelling on a national stage.

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Congratulations to all our award winners – you make us proud!


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