In March, the former King David High School pupil was awarded the University Trophy presented to a Jewish student who has contributed to the Jewish life of the school and the community.

And on Sunday she travelled with her proud parents, Susan and Colin, to London to receive a 2010 Chief Rabbi's Award.

The awards were established in 2007 as a a challenge to young people to extend themselves in their daily lives in ways that make significant contributions to their communities and encourage them to remain involved in their communities.

The idea for the awards came about on Lord Sacks' Manchester visit in 2007 to take part in the European Conference of Rabbis.

He was asked what could make Jewish youth still relevant when there were so many other distractions for young people.

In November last year the first awards were presented to eight young people aged 16-18 by Lord Sacks in Manchester.

Hannah, 19, was nominated by Childwall Synagogue for her work with the children's service, Bnei Akiva and Merseyside Jewish Community Care.

The award was presented at the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks' home in St John's Wood.

Hannah, who is starting a speech therapy course at Manchester Metropolitan University described Sunday's ceremony as "a great thrill".