Abbey College Manchester students have celebrated a year of outstanding achievements at the annual awards ceremony, held at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel.

In recognition of their success, each student was presented with completion of studies certificate by the honoured ‘Friends of Abbey College’, including former staff, alumni and other supporters of the college.

During the evening, a number of special awards were also presented including Gold Standard awards and acknowledgement for attainment, resilience, perseverance and progress.

Principal Liz Elam welcomed the guests and aid: ‘It is fantastic to see so many of you here. As we are fast approaching exams, this is the last occasion that we are able to come together and celebrate as a college community. The fact we are all here today confirms our motto of “Achieving Success Together.”’