South Essex College celebrated student success at its annual awards evening.

Students, their families and staff attended the Celebrating Success event at the College’s Southend Campus.

Guest speaker and former student, Gareth Read, handed out awards to top students in each department from all three campuses.

The former engineering student said: “My journey was extremely hard work but so worth it for the opportunities that have opened up for me. It’s never too late to strive for something, if you’re determined you can do it!”