Marton Junction School head girl Waiatatia Ratatani-Karehana has been named winner of the Rangitikei District Council youth award for leadership.
Mayor Andy Watson described 12-year-old Waiatatia as a delightful and motivated young girl.
"She really is a lovely young intelligent girl.''
Candidates for the youth awards must have been involved in activities within Rangitikei over the past 12 months.
Waiatatia's award was for a candidate who had demonstrated leadership in a project or organisation.