Film star Gwyneth Paltrow paid tribute to a reformed heroin and crack addict who has set up a business educating thousands of school children and prisoners on the dangers of drugs and binge-drinking.
Ian Fisher, 20, from The Wirral, Merseyside, won the Learning and Skills Council Young Achiever Award at a ceremony organised by the Prince's Trust and attended by the Prince of Wales, who established the charity more than 30 years ago.
The honours recognise young people who have overcome homelessness, drug addiction and unemployment to achieve success with the charity's support.
Paltrow said: "Ian has shown remarkable will-power and strength of character to overcome drug addiction and prison. I am personally humbled by how such a young man can put his past experiences to good use and help others avoid similar problems."
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