Two men have been honoured for their efforts to support and inspire others.

Paul Carlton and Riaz Ravat are among five people who have won this year's Leicestershire First awards, which will be presented at the scheme's annual ceremony next month.

Paul will receive the award scheme's Young Achiever honour.

The 23-year-old grew up in Eyres Monsell, Leicester, and was a regular at the estate's club for young people.

At 15, he volunteered there before deciding to become more involved, and qualify as a youth worker.

Paul said: "I got involved because there was nothing to do on the estate. But now I really like helping out and working there and giving the kids something to do.

"It's good to do something to help other people. I really enjoy that."

He was nominated for the award by centre manager Louise McGuire, who Paul helps to run the club, in Whitteney Drive.

As an award winner, Paul received £3,000 to donate to a charity of his choice.

The cash will help pay for the youth club's new computer room.

Riaz Ravat, from Evington, Leicester, is the faith training development manager at St Philip's Centre, in Evington. He will pick up the Citizenship Award at the ceremony.

Riaz helps train public sector workers on dealing with different faith groups' needs, is involved in a number of community organisations and has previously worked for the Diocese of Leicester.

Riaz, 32, said: "It was a bolt out of the blue to get this award.

"It's not just a recognition of my work but of all faith communities in the city.

"It's been very positive working with the councils, police and education bodies.

"They've all been very open-minded and helpful and not simply shut the door on me.

"We've got a really good reputation for doing this sort of work in the city, but now we need to go further.

"I think we can use the recipe for success in Leicester to help other areas and counties."

The £3,000 he was presented with will help St Philip's Centre continue its development of inter-faith work.

Also picking up their awards on the night will be two winners who have already been featured in the Leicester Mercury.

David Codd, from Rowlatts Hill, Leicester, won the Volunteering Award for his work training disabled people to become sports coaches.

David Brown, of Cropston, will collect his Community Builder Award for his anti-drugs campaigning.

A special judges' prize will also be awarded on the night.

Leicestershire First is a charitable trust which aims to promote leadership, excellence and citizenship across the county.

Jane Avery, from the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation, which helps co-ordinate the awards, said: "This is a celebration of people who, out of the goodness of their hearts, do something to help the city and the county."

The award ceremony takes place on Monday, July 12, from 6pm at The Guildhall, Leicester. For more, visit: