Folkestone-based Ken, who is studying on the Sport and Fitness programme, received a NIACE Adult Learners' Award in 2011 for overcoming learning challenges including dyslexia.
A latecomer to education, he left school without qualifications but had a successful weightlifting career.
Among his many achievements is the world record for pulling the most number of cars (17) from a standing start over a distance of 30 feet.
Now a coach and fitness centre manager, Ken runs training camps at Stoke Mandeville National Centre for Disability Sport and is currently developing a new disabled-friendly gym.
Ken is pictured (right) with Kevin Daniels, a Royal Marine amputee and current British power lifting champion.
