A YOUNG Droitwich firefighter was among those to be honoured at an awards ceremony.

Megan Pugh, aged 16, who lives in Bromsgrove but attends the Droitwich branch of the Young Firefighters Association, was presented with the High Sheriff’s Award after being chosen as this year’s top young firefighter within Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

During the event at the Guildhall in Worcester, medals for long service and good conduct were presented by Michael Brinton, Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, who acted as the Queen’s representative, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s chief fire officer Mark Yates and Councillor Derek Prodger, who is chairman of the fire authority.

Mr Yates praised Miss Pugh and said: “Our staff and firefighters display exceptional talent and commitment to duty on a daily basis and it’s only right that we celebrate their achievements in this way, with official recognition for their efforts.”