DOZENS of students received awards during the annual celebration evening at Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh.

The event, held in the new college theatre, recognised the success of a selection of students who either completed their courses last summer or are in their final year of study.

A total of 67 students who displayed outstanding academic achievement, overcame the odds or demonstrated a contribution to the college and community, were rewarded. The students were nominated by teaching staff.

Guest speaker for the evening was John Sweeney, an award-winning investigative journalist and former Barton Peveril student.