A young ambassador for the Stand-by-me Bereavment Support charity has been selected as a Coronation Champion by the Royal Voluntary Service.
Mia Jaszewska become a young ambassador for the charity - which provides support to children and young people in Stevenage and North Herts - in 2020.
After being nominated by the charity, Mia was selected as one of 500 Coronation Champions across the country.
Almost 5,000 entries were received, with nominations made for individuals aged 14 up to 103.
All Coronation Champions, including Mia, were invited to attend one of the official Coronation celebrations, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.
Mia attended the Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7, which featured performances from the likes of Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and had a wonderful time.
Commenting on her award, Mia said: "I am incredibly honoured to be selected as a Coronation Champion and to represent Stand-by-me.
"Through my work with the charity, and my own experiences, I have seen first hand the positive impact it has on the lives of bereaved children, young people, and their families."
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All Coronation Champions will also receive a specially designed official Coronation Champions pin and a certificate signed by the King and Queen.
A spokesperson for Stand-by-me said: "Mia’s recognition as a Coronation Champion is a testament to her dedication and commitment to Stand-by-me and the work the charity does in the community.
"As a Young Ambassador, Mia volunteers her time and energy to support the charity, and her efforts have not gone unnoticed."
Carol Read, chair of trustees at Stand-by-me, added: “We are thrilled to see Mia receive this well-deserved recognition as a Coronation Champion.
"Her hard work and dedication as a Young Ambassador have been invaluable to our charity, and we are grateful for her ongoing support and contributions.”
In 2022, Mia received the Young Star Award in North Herts Council's Chair Community Recognition Awards.
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