Georgia Carmichael was handed her award prior to a BBC Radio Berkshire ceremony at Reading Town Hall.
The 21-year-old athlete has had a series of setbacks and comebacks after sustaining several brain injuries.Ms Carmichael was presented with the bravery award earlier at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough.Ms Carmichael was the youngest ever person to join the Team GB for kayaking and rowing aged 13, and won the world championships for under 18s when she was 15.
She was not expected not to survive, but she was still able to get on the GB para-rowing team after a period of recovery. Make a Difference was set up at the start of the first Covid lockdown in March 2020 as a virtual notice board for those able to offer help and those needing support.Lin Smeaton, Britwell Recycled Teenagers - Volunteer Award - Awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to the community by giving up their time voluntarily to help out a good cause
Tamsin Hudson - Carer Award - Awarded to someone who improves the life of an individual or group of people by caring for them on a regular basis Martin Woolner - Green Award - Awarded to an individual who helps to make where we live more environmentally friendly
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