Eleri Rhian Borges, Barry, has won the award for Most Inspirational Young Person, having been nominated earlier in the year by local MP Alun Cairns.
Kids Count invited the sixteen year old and her family to the awards ceremony held in Westminster, where she was awarded with the prize for Most Inspirational Young Person.
MP for Monmouthshire, David TC Davies presented Eleri with her award and commented on how impressed he had been with her voluntary work.
Vale MP Alun Cairns, who nominated Eleri for the award, added, "I am tremendously proud of Eleri for winning the award for Most Inspirational Young Person.
"When asked to nominate a child or young adult from the Vale of Glamorgan for the Kids Count Awards, it was difficult to choose between so many possible nominees. Eleri's dedication to voluntary work and proactive approach to improving her community stood out to me and I am delighted that Kids Count have recognised her in this way. Best of luck with the future Eleri!"