A TEENAGER has proved herself a top trainee to win the holiday of a lifetime.

Toni Inns, who works at the Wallace Arnold Travel Shop, in Middlesbrough, was named travel training programme trainee of the year at an annual awards ceremony in London.

The 18-year-old beat off competition from more than 2,000 others to win a holiday for two to Walt Disney World, in Florida, as a reward.

Among the criteria for the award, given by the Government-funded travel training programme, were enthusiasm, general attitude, and performance.

Andrew Logan, the general manager of Wallace Arnold Travel Shops, said Miss Inns excelled in every field.

"Toni has been a valuable addition to our Middlesbrough team and her high standards are well-deserving of this award," he said