EXETER COLLEGE can proudly boast a history of high-fliers in its Sports, Leisure and Tourism Faculty and at its recent Awards ceremony 26 students were presented with awards in recognition of their achievements during the last academic year.

Amongst the students were five that also won national support from the awarding organisation NCFE who sponsored their awards.

They were as follows: Julia Newberry (NCFE Airline Cabin Crew); Lloyd Tucker (NCFE Resort Representatives); Hannah Lambell (NCFE Airport Passenger Services Agents); Mica Evans (ACES) and Sophie Garton (Sports Academy).

“Our students have worked really hard this year,” said Head of Faculty Peter Chapman, “so it was difficult to single out those for our annual awards, but the winners really shone out for dedication and motivation.

“We’ve had a very successful year,” he added, “with many of our sports stars in regional and national teams, and our leisure and tourism students achieving high accolades in their demanding industries.”

David Graley, Chief Executive of NCFE, commented: “We were delighted to sponsor these awards and see the learners excelling in this way”.

As well as receiving their awards and a selection of vouchers, winners were among the guests who enjoyed a three-course dinner as part of the glamorous celebrations at the Thistle Hotel in Exeter.