A YOUNG disabled artist from Hindhead was honoured with a top national prize at a central London awards ceremony this week.

The Unique Art Awards, the first of its kind, championed some of the country’s best undiscovered talent by honouring some of Britain’s most talented disabled young artists.

Sixteen-year-old Izzy Colville, a pupil at Stepping Stones School, in Hindhead, who suffers from a brain tumour, won the gold award in the music category for the 15-21 age group.

She submitted an original piece around the theme of ‘My World’.

Izzy said of her win: “It feels amazing to win, I definitely do feel more special and unique.”

As well as winning her category, Izzy was also honoured with the overall bronze award for the competition, walking away with £250 in art vouchers and £1,000 for her school.

Tom Yendell, chairman of trustees at the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) Trust Fund, and himself a mouth and foot painting artist, said: “The calibre of entries was superb and we are thrilled at how many we received for our first award, but Izzy’s work was a favourite among all the judges. We hope she enjoys putting her prize of art vouchers to good use.”

He added: “The Unique Art Awards is such an exciting initiative to showcase some incredible artistic talent.

“We’re looking forward to returning for another round in 2017.”