MARKETING students from Blackburn College have been commended by industry experts at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The trio were hailed as being amongst the brightest marketing prospects in the business at the Chartered Institute of Marketing North West Marketing Awards.

Daisy Communications duo Sionny Williams and Claire Heys finished joint second in the Chartered Institute of Marketing North West Student of the Year competition, both gaining commendations for their hard work, whilst Victoria Mawdsley was runner up in the SCEPTRE Young Achiever award.

They had all completed the Chartered Institute of Marketing course at Blackburn College while working.

Claire Heys said: “Overall I’m very happy with coming in second, it was a really good night.”

Chartered Institute of Marketing course leader at Blackburn College, Andrew Davies, said: “Despite not coming away with the top prize, all three girls can feel proud of what they achieved, particularly Sionny and Claire who both received an astonishing four grade As in the Level 6 Professional Diploma in Marketing.”