OAKWORTH woman Davina Consoli has received a coveted public relations award.

She has achieved a merit in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Foundation Award.

"I'm delighted with my award from the CIPR as it's the professional body for public relations practitioners in the UK," said Davina, who began as an apprentice at Skipton-based AKA PR two years ago.

"I am grateful for the support and encouragement that AKA PR has given me in wanting to further my career."

She began the six-week online CIPR course in January and sat a three-hour exam in March.

Jan Turner, director of AKA PR, said: "Davina did incredibly well in her exam and we're all extremely proud of what she has achieved since joining us."