GB Paracanoeist, Lucy Gardener, has won a disability sports award, in recognition of her achievements in Kayaking.
Lucy, from Stockton on Tees, received the Female Personality award at the npower North East Disability Sports Awards, held at Durham County Cricket Club on Wednesday.
The 24 year old, a member of Pennine Canoe Club, has been Kayaking for five years. In August 2009, she represented GB at the first Paracanoe Sprint World Championships in Canada, where she finished 5th in the Women’s K1 200M Class.
Lucy received her award from Paralympics athlete, Hazel Robson. She will also receive an npower bursary.