FINAL preparations are under way for a college ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of students and staff.

Hundreds of awards will be presented at a Darlington College of Technology ceremony, at the Civic Theatre, next Monday.

Every year, more than 15,000 students of all ages gain qualifications at Darlington College of Technology.

Principal Sarah Farley said: "We have a wide range of awards to present, recognising achievements in everything from further and higher education and training to work-based learning and school link programmes."

The event will be compered by BBC Radio Cleveland presenter Matthew Davies and the college's director of external relations, Sue Campbell.

Awards categories include journalism and media; sports, leisure and tourism; hotel, catering and hospitality; childcare, health and social care; performing arts, hairdressing and beauty therapy; engineering; computing, IT and business administration; art and design; construction; professional studies; adult community; curriculum development; and Darlington College at Catterick awards.

Entertainment will be provided by the college's fashion students, displaying their latest designs on the catwalk.