STUDENTS studying for qualifications in the construction sector have been presented with awards for their hard work during a prizegiving at Chichester College.

Three of the awards were sponsored by builders and timber merchants Covers, which is based on Quarry Lane.

The winners of the awards were Oliver Diment, Jake Hickman and Brandon Harwood-Telfer, who each received a trophy and set of tools.

Elizabeth Knight, commercial delivery co-ordinator at Chichester College, said: “I would like to thank Covers for their generous donations and for supporting the college’s construction prize giving this year.

“The evening was a great success and really enjoyable for everyone involved. “Congratulations to all our winners.”

Ben Gale, marketing manager at Covers who attended the event, said: “At Covers we run a comprehensive apprenticeship scheme so we are always keen to invest in the future and those wanting to develop a career in construction.

“It was fantastic seeing so many talented and determined stars of the future during the evening and it was a pleasure to support Chichester College.

“Congratulations to all the winners.”

Covers timber and builders merchants has been in operation for more than 170 years with a chain of depots.