Young Achievers Awards 2012 – Nominate Now! Back On: 14th Aug 2012
The Young Achievers Awards programme recognises and rewards the achievements of 56 exceptional young people from across the four awards categories: sport, arts, environment and community.
The awards are judged by young people and experts in each field, who look for evidence of individuals' personal growth, leadership and community impact. The winners are offered 12 months of support and development opportunities, enabling them to realise their passions and make an even greater impact in their communities.
The Young Achievers Awards aim to:
· Recognise, grow and nurture exceptional young volunteers to enable them to achieve the greatest possible impact in their communities
· Inspire more young people to become engaged in volunteering and create positive stories about young people in the media
The awards celebrate young people who have:
· Shown innovation or creativity in their volunteering
· Demonstrated leadership in creating and developing projects
· Used their energy, commitment and enthusiasm to raise awareness
· Created something worth replicating elsewhere and inspired others
· Demonstrated a willingness to develop their talents into new areas
If you know of a young person you think deserves to win a Young Achievers Award, then why not nominate them now! go to www.youngachieversawards.org/nominate-now
