Candy Huxham, who has worked at the Hythe & Dibden Youth Trust for more than 10 years, emerged triumphant from a three-strong shortlist. The awards saw young people invited to tweet in their nominations of youth workers who had provided them with vital support.
The purpose of the award was to find the youth worker who has made the greatest impact on their community.
Huxham collected her award from Baroness Claire Tyler, the chief executive of Relate, at a reception at the House of Commons yesterday, also attended by children’s minister Tim Loughton.
Huxham said: "I live my job. Even when I go out to the chip shop I do my job, I will tell young people to put the rubbish in the bin.
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