A STEWARTON teenager won the Royal seal of approval when he was picked from hundreds of youngsters to win a national award.

Christopher Macrae won the award for Most Caring Child in last year’s WellChild Awards - and met Prince Harry at the star-studded bash.

The 19-year-old was chosen for his outstanding dedication to his mother Janey who suffers from Osteogenisis Imperfecta more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease - despite suffering from the disease himself.

Christopher routinely struggles through his own pain and mobility constraints to dos the shopping, housework and jobs around the house that Janey sometimes finds it impossible to complete herself.

Proud Janey said Christopher has always shown a very selfless nature and has been an inspiration to many children with his caring nature.

Having scooped the award in 2014 Christopher has now joined forces with WellChild to call for nominations for the 2015 awards.

This prestigious awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of the UK’s seriously ill children and young people and the dedication of the people who go that extra mile to make a real difference to their lives.

Last year’s WellChild Awards ceremony saw Christopher and his family attending the star-studded ceremony held at the Hilton, Park Lane, London where WellChild Royal Patron, Prince Harry and a host of celebrities came together to recognise the courage of children and young people with serious illnesses and complex care needs.

Janey said: “We really had a fabulous time and it has truly been a memory to be stored forever.

“The ceremony still gets talked about frequently in one way or another and I am so proud of Christopher and his brother Tommy.

“We would encourage anyone who has someone suitable in mind to go ahead and nominate as it was a truly positive experience for us all.” Also honoured at the star–studded ceremony were dedicated doctors, nurses, volunteers, brothers and sisters.

All winners and their families met Prince Harry and many of WellChild’s celebrity supporters, including Gaby Roslin, Joe Calzaghe, Russell Howard and Alexandra Burke at a reception before the ceremony.

The Awards, which are sponsored by global healthcare company GSK, were hosted by Vernon Kay and included a special performance from Pixie Lott.

If you know someone who deserves special recognition then nominate them for the WellChild Awards by visiting www.wellchild.org.uk or contacting the charity on 01242 530007 to request a nomination form.

There are more children and young people than ever before in the UK who have a serious illness or complex care condition.

The WellChild Awards is a great opportunity to honour all these children, their families and those that care for them.

The closing date for all entries is 4 May 2015.

Awards will be handed out at a glamorous event in London in September 2015.

Categories for Nominations are as follows: * Inspirational Child or Young Person – A child or young person between the ages of three and eighteen who has kept smiling against all odds in coping with or overcoming serious illness, and who deserves to be celebrated for their extraordinary courage.

* Most Caring Child or Young Person – A special child between the ages of three and eighteen who devotes much of their time and energy freely and lovingly to care for a friend or sibling who is sick.

* Doctor – A doctor working with children and young people, who has a real talent and commitment to helping them feel better.

* Nurse – A nurse working with children and young people goes the extra mile for the children in their care.

* Health Team – A team of doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals, who work together to make a huge difference to the lives of seriously ill children.

* Special Recognition Award - A professional other than a doctor or Nurse who goes that extra mile for children and young people in their care (Nominations from Children and young people only) For further information about WellChild’s work, please see www.wellchild.org.uk