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Mya Worden, 14, a St. Mary's Catholic Academy pupil from North Shore, was nominated by Streetlife for the High Sheriff of Lancashire's Young Citizen award.

It came as a result of saving three months of pocket money to buy clothing and toiletries for the charity, which helps vulnerable young people in Blackpool, in December last year.

She was awarded a certificate of commendation for her efforts, and continues to volunteer with Blackpool Police Cadets and the SCOT group in Kirkham.

Mya Worden, 14, received a highly commended certificate after being nominated for the High Sheriff of Lancashire's Young Citizen award 2020 for her work with Blackpool charity Streetlife.

Mya's parents Emma and Mark, who both work at Warren Manor day centre in Anchorsholme, said they were incredibly proud of the caring young lady Mya was growing up to be.

Emma said: "Mya doesn't realise how amazing she is. She felt she hadn't done anything significant to deserve the certificate, but she is so loving and caring and we were so proud of her.

"She was so grateful to be nominated by Julie at Streetlife, and she certainly wasn't expecting to receive anything. She's still going to carry on helping people in need, she has a heart of gold."

Jane Hugo, Streetlife CEO said: "We are thrilled that Mya has been awarded the certificate. It is fantastic that she has been recognised for her support to homeless young people in Blackpool.

Mya Worden won her certificate for saving up three months of her pocket money to donate toiletries and clothing to Blackpool's vulnerable young people at Christmas in 2019.

"It's great to see such compassion and consideration from a young person. Mya saw an issue that she found upsetting and was inspired to make a difference.

"We would like to congratulate her on a well-deserved win."

North Shore teen with 'heart of gold' wins Young Citizen certificate for Streetlife help