A young boy from Doncaster has seen his efforts with the junior rangers rewarded as he came second in the competition to win a Civic Mayor’s Award.

Archie Wright, was nominated for the young people’s Community Award, coming second on the night after being in competition with 90 other young people from Doncaster.

The nine-year-old has been recognised for his continuous good work across Sandall Park with the Doncaster junior rangers. Passionate about both the park and the community, Archie has been described as an inspiration to all the other rangers.

Following his achievements, we spoke to Archie to see how the award came around and learn some more about his good work.

“I actually came home from school one day and saw a brown envelope addressed to me, me and my mum did not have a clue what it was! Inside was a formal invite to the Mansion House as I had been shortlisted for a Civic Mayor Award.

“I am very proud of myself and I know everyone around me is too. On the night when my name didn’t get called out for first place I didn’t really feel disappointed because I think everyone deserves a chance to feel like a winner. It was only last year I was the only one to pick up two awards at the Free Press Superkids Awards.”

Archie’s mum Rosie also spoke to us, saying Archie’s confidence and personality have grown so much. Following his kind gestures and good work, Rosie suggested it makes her feel like “she has done something right along the way.

“He is so passionate when it comes to the park and the community. If he is needed he is there, from planting new plants to running a full stall on his own. The confidence and his general personality have just grown so much. I am beyond proud of him, he makes me feel like I have done something right along the way. With him training up other junior rangers, I can’t wait for other mums to feel as proud as I do.”

Ever since he was young Archie has always loved being involved with the junior scouts. He was always keen to put on a high-vis and help out wherever he could, according to his mum.

“When he first started around three years ago, he would go down to the park and meet with my Auntie Carin who volunteers herself. He would do odd jobs from planting new plants, painting benches, litter picking or just watering all the eye-catching flowers. Archie would put his high-vis on like it was his new uniform and jump out the car like he was being dropped off at work.”

Archie also told us he would not have been in the running for the award if it weren’t for a few people giving him a helping hand throughout the way.

“I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for my Great Auntie Carin, Sandra Crabtree, Les Jones and all the support from the rest of the amazing Friends of Sandall Park team that work so hard no matter the weather.”

From everyone at the Doncaster Echo, well done to Archie – keep up the good work!