Teenage fundraising hero Jonjo Heuerman has been named one of the winners of the Mirror Pride of Sport Award.

The football fan has raised more than £270,000 for research into bowel cancer since his grandmother died of the disease, which also claimed the life of his hero Bobby Moore.

The 14-year-old from Wilmington completes huge challenges every year for the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK.

He said: “I was really proud to win an award at The Pride of Sports. They introduced a new award specially for me and it was a really nice surprise.

“It was a great evening and great to see so many sporting heroes there too. I hope my award will help me raise more funds and awareness for The Bobby Moore Fund.”

The West Ham fan completed his first event at the age of nine and in April this year he walked from Germany to Wembley to raise funds for the charity.

He has been recognised as the youngest recipient in this year’s New Year’s Honours and was awarded the British Empire Medal.

The Pride of Sport Awards were hosted by Ben Shephard last Wednesday at Grosvenor House in London to recognised phenomenal people in British sport.

Michelle Linaker, head of national events Pride of Sport, said: “The Pride of Sport Awards recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to sport and show how important sport is to our communities and daily life. There have been so many amazing stories, our winners this year are so inspiring.”

Paul Pester, chief executive officer of TSB, said: “For many sport is about being the best, but for me it’s about bringing out the best in people. ”

The awards are held each year to raise awareness about sport and encourage people to be more active.