STUDENTS at the College of West Anglia have been recognised for going the extra mile in their contribution to the life of the College.

Isle Campus held its annual Awards Ceremony where the success of students and their commitment and dedication was celebrated.

Nominations came from lecturers across all college faculties and winners were presented with a trophy by Principal David Pomfret to mark their achievements.

Thirty nine hard-working students were honoured at the ceremony.

“We believe it is vital to celebrate the achievements of students who have shown wholehearted commitment to their studies, not simply through academic achievement, but through their special efforts and in some cases by overcoming considerable obstacles to achieve success”, said Mr Pomfret.

“Awards are not given simply for academic achievement, although many of this year’s winners have achieved excellent results. “The awards are about honouring those students who have put in the ‘something extra’ that is the key to success”.

Among the awards are two special winners who received the Leslie Almond Award for Commitment.

They are childcare students Anita Pearson and Sophie Dowd.

Anita has been young leader for the Girls Brigade at Upwell Methodist Church for three years.

She works with a range of young people from four to 15 years old with activities, days out, sleepovers and fund raising.

Sophie volunteers at Parson Drove Youth club as a senior member.

She works with young children leading activities like football tournaments, dodge ball and snooker and has plans to train in first aid with St John Ambulance.