Alicia is finalist in Specsavers competition

Alicia Gibson from Ballymena is a regional finalist (16-24 age category) in the Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2014 competition.

Alicia is pictured with Specsavers staff members, Ballymena, in store trainer, Catriona McKeown, student optometrist, Una Bradley and store manager, Jackie Douglas.

The Ballymena girl was chosen from hundreds of entries from across Northern Ireland and is now one a step closer to winning the coveted Spectacle Wearer of the Year Award, with a grand prize of £10,000 and a luxury holiday in the Bahamas.

Miss Gibson is one of eight regional finalist chosen within Northern Ireland and is one of two finalists for the 16-24 age category.