A DOZEN youngsters, singled out for putting their best into things, have been rewarded by Bexley Council.

This year, for the first time, Bexley took part in the Try Angle awards scheme, which recognises young people who have tried hard, but not necessarily achieved headline-grabbing results.

The young people, aged between 13 and 18, were nominated by schools or youth groups for the awards, which were presented at the Danson Boat House, Welling, by the mayor Councillor Aileen Beckwith.

Among the winners was Louise Dixon, 16, who was nominated for an award by the Visual Impairment Team for coping bravely with illness.

Depan Ravalia, 16, was nominated by Bexley Youth service for a self-esteem award for his work on local initiatives.

Overcoming a fear and singing in this year's Danson Festival earned Carly Meah, 13, an award for personal achievement in music.

Conrad Davis, a pupil at Marlborough School, Sidcup, won his award for personal achievement in outdoor activity by excelling in sport.

Supporting disabled elderly people on a pilgrimage to Lourdes and other outstanding help in the community earned David Vost, 17, an award for being a friend and young carer.

An award for service in the community went to Sara Kassam, 18, a Millennium Volunteer who has been working with Bexley Mind on an arts project at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, and for the hospital's Acorn Appeal.

Darren Wiles, 17, won a personal development award for his outstanding endeavours and achievements in completing a life skills programme.

Five pupils from Erith School, Depan Revalia, 16, Colin Brooks, 15, Andrew Smith, 15, Dukiel Barrett, 15 and Blake Shibchurn also received awards for work on the five boroughs conference.

The trophies were first presented in Kent six years ago "to raise the profile of the vast majority of young people in the community who really try, often with little recognition."

November 26, 2001 11:15

Linda Piper