A TEENAGE Army cadet has bestowed the highest honour that a cadet can achieve in any of the force disciplines for her outstanding service within her cadet force.

Chloe-May Dent, 16, from Northallerton, has been appointment the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for North Yorkshire at a special ceremony in front of friends, family and local dignitaries.

Colour Sergeant Dent was appointed by Barry Dodd CBE, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, at the ceremony held at the Yorkshire (North & West) Army Cadet Training Centre, Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Strensall.

Those attending included Mayor of Northallerton Councillor John Forrest, along with the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire Charlie Forbes Adam, the Lord Mayor of York Cllr Sonja Crisp and the Mayors of Filey and Whitby.

Impressing her instructors with her enthusiasm and dedication from the moment she joined cadets at the age of 13, Chloe-May was described in the award ceremony as an outstanding cadet who always conducts herself to the highest standards.

Already a four-star cadet sergeant, Chloe-May has achieved many qualifications and represented her county and region in national cross-country and orienteering competitions, coming runner-up on both occasions.

She also continues to be very active in fundraising for local community and military charities.

She said: “I feel very honoured to have received this award. To be the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is an amazing opportunity. The cadets has given me so much over the last three years, and I have discovered a range of new skills and learnt that if I push myself hard enough I am able to achieve anything.”