An 86-year-old great-grandmother was recognised for her community spirit yesterday when she received an award for her activities in Bradford.

Muriel Gledhill, who has lived on the Mayfield Clayhill Estate in Wyke for 40 years, was nominated for a Bradford Active Citizenship Vision Award for her work on the estate.

And yesterday she beat two other nominees to be handed the award at a glittering ceremony at the Victoria Hotel on Bridge Street.

Mrs Gledhill impressed the judges with her tireless work to improve the quality of life of residents on the estate.

A representative of the estate on the Neighbourhood Action Planning Group and a regular visitor to estate residents needing assistance, Mrs Gledhill was commended for her ongoing dedication and care.

Mrs Gledhill said the main focus of her work was running a coffee morning once a month.

But the grandmother-of-five also organises day trips for estate residents.

"It's for the elderly people or anyone who wants to come. I'll definitely be carrying on with it all," said Mrs Gledhill.

She said she had been surprised to win the category. But proud daughter Diane Craig said she had not been astounded when her mother's name was read out.

"I thought she might win because she's there whenever anybody needs her," she said.

The Active Citizen award was just one of six categories at the Vision Awards, for which 110 unsung heroes were put forward.

More than 340 guests, representing community groups, charities and local, regional and national businesses, attended the event.

The awards were set up to pay tribute to Bradford's unsung heroes who spend their time improving the lives of local people and the district.

Parkside Residents Association were handed the Neighbourhood Renewal Award.

The association won because of its project work alongside 21 different agencies in the West Bowling area, including setting up a service to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables - and a healthy diet - to house-bound residents in Parkside.

Joint winners Elana Davis and Ramona Farooq scooped the Young Citizen Award for their separate work with young people.

The Voluntary Service category also saw joint winners.

Joan Thornton won for her work with youth organisations.

And Scholemoor Beacon voluntary group won for their work in improving the environment and the community of the Scholemoor Estate.

New Coley Nurseries in Denholme was awarded with the Business Supporting Community award.

The 2020 Vision award, which was set up to reward those working towards the Bradford Vision blueprint for the District's 2020 vision, was scooped by community cohesion group Myth Busters.

A Bradford Vision Special Award was presented by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Valerie Binney, to Bradford Bulls.

Chief executive of Bradford Vision, Elaine Appelbee, said: "These awards have enabled us to identify and acknowledge individuals and groups who work tirelessly behind the scenes but don't usually receive awards."

All of the evening's champions took away a crystal cube award with their names and category inscribed inside by laser.