Sanbir Duhar, 16, Jordan Ash, 15, and Nisha Chande, 16, with Steve Wellings, Telford & Wrekin chief executive

Around 280 inspirational youngsters from Telford have been rewarded for their hard work at a special ceremony.

The fourth Children and Young People Active Involvement Awards Ceremony was held at The Place in Oakengates.

The event, which is organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, celebrated the success and achievements of the borough’s children and youngsters.The event, which is organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, celebrated the success and achievements of the borough’s children and youngsters.

More than 280 nominations poured in to honour individual children, clubs, activity groups and schools at the event on Wednesday.

The nominations came from sources across the area, including parish councils, community and voluntary groups, schools, council staff and members of the public.

Andy Challenor, active involvement service manager at Telford & Wrekin Council said the event was a “great success”.

Andy said: “It was a marvellous evening which saw so many deserving youngsters get recognition. We had more than 280 youngsters getting awards for work they do to help other people or in their local community and it was a wonderful event, a really great success.

“We had some of the council leaders to present the awards, while three youngsters presented the show throughout evening.

“We also had performances from school children and a choir on the evening to provide the entertainment. We were so lucky to have a wonderful evening.”

Andy added the event sold out and should be back again next year.