HARLOW student, Nishall Garala has scooped a top award.

Nishall, 18, is one of the elite regional winners of the V-Inspired community champions.

V-Inspired gave his reasons for giving the award to Nishall

A spokesperson said: “Nishall has been elected to Harlow’s Youth Council three times since the age of 13. Now 18, he continues is to act as a powerful and effective voice for the young people of Harlow.

“Amongst his many achievements in post, he has helped to author a report and recommendations on tackling anti-social behaviour in his town. He is currently focusing on ways to provide more jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities for local young people. He also supports a local GCSE study club and represents the interests of young people on a neighbourhood action panel.

“As a volunteer my proudest achievement is being able to give back to a community that has supported me and not charge for it!’