WAYNE HEMINGWAY, the founder of the Red or Dead fashion label, presents the annual awards at East Durham and Houghall Community College, in Peterlee, tonight.
It is hoped that Mr Hemingway, who started in business with a market stall, will inspire the students.
Mr Hemingway has recently been involved in designing the Staiths South Bank development in Gateshead.
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