A BROMYARD student who raised thousands of pounds for charity by having her head shaved has been honoured by her community.

Sally Evans, aged 16, received a Distinguished Citizen Award during a ceremony at the Falcon Hotel. She was one of seven community figures to be celebrated, adding to the 56 people who have been celebrated over the last 10 years.

Sally, from Whitbourne, was nominated for the Young Citizenship Award after raising £2,300 for Breast Cancer Haven.

Students at Queen Elizabeth Humanities College paid to vote on whether to save or shave her long hair, with the former camp winning by just 45 pence.

Bromyard Mayor Jonathan Lester said Sally was a very worthy candidate.

"Sally has been an exceptional ambassador for the school during her time there and her public speaking about the college, especially when the proposed closure was announced, has gained a lot of support," he said.

Other winners included Martin Holt, who retired as headteacher of St Peter's Primary School in July after 35 years in charge.

HOPE Centre founder Sheenagh Davis was also honoured, while long-serving Red Cross member Pat Wall was celebrated for her 30 years of voluntary work.

Irene and John Huddleston received several nominations for their work with the twinning association, choral society and St Michael's Hospice. The pair also played a major part in the 150th anniversary of the town's Methodist Church and helped victims of last year's summer floods.

Richard Orgee received the final award for 35 years of voluntary work with the Bromyard Gala.

A green-thinking volunteer, Mr Orgee has used rubbish to produce floats and helped out with the scarecrow competition, Christmas grotto and Bromyard in Bloom.

"For as long is Richard is around, the town is a far nicer place and this award is well deserved," said Coun Lester.