Inspirational children and young people who flourish in the face of adversity were honoured at Mansfield Rotary Club’s annual Courage Awards.

Now in its 27th year, the event was hosted at Portland College, Mansfield, in front of the young people’s families and teachers.

The 13 young people to receive awards for the positive way they tackle daily challenges were Ione Allsop, Shauna Bijou, Charlie Boyer-White, Byron Cotton, Jamie Davies, Shaun Dowsing, Alfie Fryer, Abbie Goddard, Ella Kennell, Conor Lewis, Kelly Nyland, Connor Simpson and Joshua Wright.

Moving tributes were paid by tutors and teachers.

Each of the nominees — some of whom go out of their way to help others, or are fighting debilitating illness, or are overcoming severe injuries or are seen as a role model to others — were presented with a civic citation and a plaque after being nominated by their school or college.

Presenting the awards, Mansfield Rotary Club president Nicky Tomlinson-Murphy said: “Courage is not only showing bravery in the face of danger, more often it is the day-to-day determination and hard work of dealing with, adjusting to and hopefully overcoming the obstacles and harsh realities life may present.”

Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop, who presented the civic citations, said: “I was moved to tears more than once. I have nothing but admiration for these children and young people.”

Les Marshall, recently-appointed chairman of the Mayor’s Healthy Mansfield Commission, was the main sponsor.

Tables were sponsored by: Tyler Bros (Sutton-in-Ashfield) Ltd, HW Martin Waste Ltd, Handelsbanken, BeeNoticed, Atmospheric Interiors, Asmech Systems Ltd, Portland College, Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies, Mansfield Building Society, the Sister Cities Association, Fidler & Pepper, Overton Electrical and Mansfield Garage Doors.

The Rose Bower provided floral gifts to the parents or carers of each nominee.

Twelve of the winners are pictured with the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop; sponsor Les Marshall; and the president of Mansfield Rotary Club, Nicky Tomlinson-Murphy.