YOUNGSTERS whose achievements have ranged from sporting success to dealing with severe illness have been celebrated at an awards ceremony.
Derbyshire County Council marked the outstanding achievements of some of the county's most exceptional young people at the 14th Derbyshire Young Achiever Awards.
A total of 95 young people aged three to 18 received awards during the ceremony at Highfields School in Matlock on Friday.
And about 550 guests and nominators joined them in celebrating their achievements.
Among the winners was 17-year-old Megan Noble, of Long Eaton.
Megan has been diagnosed with a degenerative condition in both eyes which gives her constant discomfort and will require surgery.
She finds coping with crowded situations difficult, but her mother Stephanie said: "I'm so proud of Megan's determination to cope with the difficulties she faces every day and the effort she makes to remain cheerful and positive."
Each young person was nominated because they had shown:
Bravery, such as fighting an illness or living with a disability
Kindness in helping others
A commitment to improving their school, community or local environment
Sporting, musical, artistic or academic success.
Former footballer and Strictly Come Dancing star Robbie Savage handed out the awards along with council chairman George Wharmby.
Derbyshire County Council leader Andrew Lewer said: "We know that young people have a lot to give.
"The majority of young people are doing good things in our schools, homes and communities. Unfortunately we do not get to hear enough about them, which is why it is important to recognise the outstanding achievements of these incredible young people."
