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Position: Gina recently completed her BTEC in Child and Social Care at Ashton Sixth Form College in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
I was extremely happy and honoured to be the only winner in my sector out of thousands of students. My head of department, Guy Marshall, nominated me for the award in recognition of what he called my hard work, can-do attitude and high standard of work.
The awards were held at the Royal Society of Arts in London and hosted by the Radio One DJ Scott Mills. Peter Jones from 'Dragon's Den' was there, as well as stars of the TV series 'The Apprentice' and John Hayes, the Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning.
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