Enterprising students rewarded for business success

A group of college students have been rewarded for successfully developing proposals for new businesses as part of their studies.

Students from the first year BTEC National Diploma in Business were rewarded for their achievements at a special awards ceremony, held on Thursday 8 July in the College’s new auditorium.

The students presented their business idea, costing, business plan and marketing strategy to a panel of experienced judges.

Altechnic Ltd sponsored the project. The judges who freely gave their advice, time and expertise were:

• Alan Sherwin M.D. of Altecnic Ltd.

• David Leach Business Manager Natwest

• Vicky Allen M.D. of ‘B’ Hygenic

• Jill Bramham Illustrator and involved in Travel and Tourism

Alan Sherwin presented the prizes.

Student Zaque Edwards was awarded the winner and received a cash prize of £150. In joint second place were Tom Whitehouse and Grant Mantle who each received £100. In third place was Rebecca Berrington who won £50. All other finalists received £20 each.

Paul Roxborough, College Business Lecturer said: “The students excelled, showing tremendous creativity and business acumen.”

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