The first South West European Social Fund (ESF) awards event took place in Exeter on 18 March.
The South West ESF awards were organised by Government Office for the South West with support from the South West Regional Development Agency, Jobcentre Plus, The Learning and Skills Council and the Convergence Partnership Office for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Jim Knight, MP, Minister for the South West and Minister for Employment gave the keynote speech and presented some of the awards.