BBC: A West Country woman has been recognised for her work to highlight the problem of human trafficking.
Trish, whose full identity cannot be revealed for safety reasons, won the prize at the Extraordinary Women Awards in Nottingham.
She put trafficking in the spotlight last October when she launched the Unchosen Film Festival in Bristol.
It explored all aspects of the illegal human trafficking trade, from slavery to the sex industry.
Up to 4,000 women are trafficked in to the UK each year, and many are forced in to the illegal sex trade.
Trish was nominated by the Pierian Centre in St Pauls, and came out top in the Extraordinary Personal Contribution category at the awards.
"Human trafficking is the second largest illegal business in the world," she said. "And it's with this in mind that I've been grateful and humble to receive this award.
"I intend to use the opportunity to raise even more awareness of this underground activity in order to successfully rescue some of its victims in Bristol and the surrounding villages."
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