Ross is the first winner

Last updated 15:53, Wednesday, 19 March 2008

ROSS Wilson, 18, from Whitehaven, is flanked by Dave Jefferson, left, of Story Construction; and Tony Riley, of NACRO, as he receives the inaugural Marie Messenger award from NACRO.

WINNER: Ross Wilson with Dave Jefferson, left, of Story Construction; and Tony Riley, of NACRO

Ross started as a trainee groundworker with Story Construction, in Carlisle, 18 months ago and has sinced been offered a full-time contract with the company.

NACRO works to help young people from a variety of backgrounds, some of whom may be ex-offenders or at risk of being excluded from school, to move into employment, further education or training.