He urged other young people to get involved in their citizens group. Areb Mahmood from the Palmer Academy received an award for his work with Ilford Citizens group which he called a breath of fresh air allowing many voices from the community to be heard. - Credit: Jack Petchey Foundation Areeb decided to treat his colleagues at the citizens group with a reward meal from his £250 grant and also got ID badges for its members. Emma King, 15, from Caterham High School, Clayhall, was awarded for her leadership skills helping at a Panathlon event for young students with disabilities. Emma said: "I was shocked and overjoyed to receive this award and it is a great honour that I am very proud of."