More than 100 youngsters in Harrow have received awards for their contributions to their school or college community.
The Jack Petchey foundation achievement awards, which comprised of medallions and framed certificates, were presented to 106 winners.
They each received a £250 grant to benefit their school or youth group. In addition, six adults were given Leader Awards for demonstrating outstanding ability to motivate young people.
Rushil Jansari, who attends Park High School in Stanmore, was recognised for his Duke of Edinburgh scheme work, along with volunteering at St Luke's Hospice and Harrow Referee Association.
The 16-year-old's passion for football has also made him a qualified Middlesex FA referee which is a significant undertaking for any student during the pandemic.
His work with the refereeing association has included providing advice and recommendations to ensure the management committee continues to comply with welfare, mental health, and safeguarding for young teenage referees.
Rushil has decided to spend the £250 on equipment for PE such as footballs and bibs.
Lilian Lungu, 19, who attends Harrow College, was honoured for being an exemplary student representative for his class, student union officer, and a student mentor, especially during the pandemic.
Additionally, he has also been active in fundraising for various charities, such as helping with the school’s Christmas Donation Day to raise funds for the homeless.
Lilian has decided to spend his £250 grant on Amazon Vouchers to be used as prizes for business competitions within his college's business department.
Speaking at the awards event held at Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth, then mayor of Harrow, Cllr Ghazanfar Ali, said: "It was a breath of fresh air to be with young achievers, very well done to everybody. Nothing is good or bad but thinking about it makes it so.
"Be good, be positive and always believe in yourself – faith can make mountains move."
Harrow has received funding of more than £1m from the Jack Petchey Foundation since funding first started.
Sir Jack founded the Jack Petchey Foundation in 1999 to recognise the positive contributions young people make to society and to support them in achieving their potential.
The foundation has supported over 2,000 initiatives across London and Essex and invested more than £140 million.
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