A 15-year-old "model citizen" was honoured by Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens at a special ceremony earlier this week.

Eden Blazey was presented with a PCC Pride Award for his work as chairman of South Gloucestershire's Youth Board, leading a group of young people to design a conference regarding internet safety.

He chaired the conference, establishing the ground rules for debate, as well as reviewing policies, speaking to Ofsted and shadowing local councillors.

In his nomination, Eden was described as a “model citizen and a true inspiration for other young people”, adding that his example showed “if you get involved and speak up for what you believe in, then change can happen!”

Mrs Mountstevens presented Eden with his certificate on Tuesday at the ceremony held at police headquarters in Portishead, where winners were also invited to lunch with the PCC and chief constable Andy Marsh.

After the ceremony, Eden said: “I can’t quite sum up how it feels to have been nominated for this award but I’m gracious to have the opportunity for the work we’re doing locally to be recognised.

“I am determined to support and run projects that make young people’s lives better. 

“As a group, we host events such as e-safety sessions and look at areas such as improving mental health policies.”

Mrs Mountstevens said: “I am incredibly lucky in my role as PCC to meet some extraordinary people who go about their daily business without any recognition at all.

“I don’t believe that we say thank you enough, to those who go above and beyond in our communities, and these awards are my way of saying thank you.

“I am always delighted to hear about so many fantastic people working to keep their communities safe and all of the winners who received awards were truly worthy and deserved the recognition.

"These individuals should all feel extremely proud of themselves as we are of them.”