A teenager with cystic fibrosis was awarded for his commitment to training at a south Durham college last week.

Friends and family gathered at Bishop Auckland College’s sports hall to applaud the work of students and staff at an awards ceremony.

Painting and decorating student Christopher Wright, of Spennymoor, was the overall winner for commitment to study.

Attending the awards with his grandmother, the 19-year-old with cystic fibrosis was applauded for his enthusiasm and determination to succeed.

Joanna Tait, handing out the accolades, said: "It is great to end the academic year on a high note and we are delighted with all our students’ achievements, well done and congratulations to them."

Roll of honour: Commitment to Study nominees: Carla Fernandez, Sam Garnett, Katrina Bell, Sophie Dowsey, Stacey Ianson, Curtis Craggs, Carl Fell, Greg Norman, Richard Teasdale, Christopher Wright, Amy Wilson, Lyndsey Kennedy, Sarah Williamson, Nathan Robson, George Borg, Iain Peters, James Richardson, Terence Sharpe Winner: Christopher Wright Academic Achievement nominees: Carla Fernandez, Kristian Watson, Nathan Blakey, Elaine Wilkinson, Nathan Robson, George Borg, Iain Peters Joint winners: Iain Peters and George Borg.

The Vi Handley Award for Caring and Consideration of Others winner: Brian Witt The Pre-16 Award winner: Daniel McLoughlin Apprentice of the Year nominations: Sam Garnett, Greg Norman, Richard Teasdale Winner: Sam Garnett Volunteering nominees: Michael Webstell, Nathan Robson, George Borg, Iain Peters Winner: Nathan Robson Peer Group Support Award nominees: Tanya Johnson, Sarah Loudon Winner: Tanya Johnson Group Award nominees: Beauty Therapy NVQ 2, Majorca group (catering), Life Skills Foundation studies, Music First Diploma group, Sport National Certificate group Overall Winning Group: Sport National Certificate Group – nominated for having the most successful season in the college’s history.