Nominations Invited for Youth Achievement Awards

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New awards aim to recognise contributions of 11- 25 year-olds

Hammersmith & Fulham's first Youth Achievement Awards are aming to spotlight young people who are doing amazing things in the borough - and nominations are being invited before the final deadline of Wednesday 16 January.

The nominations can be from peers, teachers, youth or social workers and practitioners, for young people aged 11-25 who live, work or go to school in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

They must give reasons why they are nominating the young person and these should relate to achievements made within the past two years.

The awards have been organised by H&F's youth
council and the Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation, with help from local businesses and organisations.

"Young people do so much to help make H&F a place to be proud of and we felt that should be recognised," says Fede Dal Brollo, H&F Council’s Youth Mayor, pictured above.

"It’s been fantastic finding out about some of the amazing things young people are doing every day. We want to hear more, so don’t delay and get in touch before the deadline!"

The categories:

Young person who has made a significant contribution to others – for example contributions by young carers to their family, contributions by pupils to their school, or to a local organisation
Young leader – a young role model who has motivated and inspired others
Achievement in education – a young person who has made excellent progress/attainment in education
Young volunteer – a young person who has made an active and significant contribution to the community
Young artist of the year – this includes all the creative arts such as art, music and dance
Young innovator of the year – a young entrepreneurial/technological innovator
Community champion – a young person who has championed a real, positive change in the community
Overcoming adversity – a young person who has overcome and persevered through challenges
Green champion – a young person who has championed a positive change for the local environment

"These awards are all about celebrating the many ways young people are making an impact in H&F and beyond," says Cllr Larry Culhane, Cabinet Member for Children and Education.

"We know it all takes effort, dedication and determination - which should be recognised. Help us do this by nominating young people before the deadline."

All entries will be considered by a panel of judges.

Finalists in each category will be invited to a Youth Gala at St Paul's Church, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9PJ on Tuesday 26 February, from 7pm to 9pm.

To nominate a young person for an awards, simply fill out the online nomination form by 16 January.

January 8, 2019