Nominations can be made by anyone, you can even nominate yourself.
You can download details, or apply for a Nomination Pack from:
Telephone: 07510 578 653
email: colchesteryouthawards@googlemail.com
or write to:
Freepost RRKE-TUZG-BYGC,
Colchester Youth Awards,
PO Box 5215 Town Hall,
High Street,
Colchester
CO1 1GG
to request a nomination form.
The categories for the awards are:
Volunteer
This award recognises the efforts of a young person who gives their time voluntarily for the benefit of others.
This could be as part of a group (i.e. Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Youth Club etc.) or individually.
Carer
This award will recognise a young person who has cared for someone else. This could be a family member or
friend, maybe during an illness or injury, or possibly has helped someone else to get through a difficult time.
Entrepreneur
Individuals or groups can be nominated for this award. We are looking for enterprising ideas, either in business
or in the community. This doesn't necessarily have to be a money making idea, but could possibly be something
like a community café or the setting up of a neighbourhood group. Other ideas may be the raising of sponsorship
to go on an educational trip or similar.
Environment
The Environment Award will go to an individual who has, by means of a particular project or an ongoing
commitment, significantly contributed to improving the environment. The judges will be looking for actions
that address either climate change matters directly or wider environmental issues. Nominations can be for
explicit action or for work that has clearly influenced the activities of others.
Arts
This award is open to individuals or groups who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts.
Applications would
be welcome from the world of art including writers, artists, backstage crew etc.
Outstanding Achievement
This award will go to a team or individual for an outstanding achievement. This could be in sport, education, youth services, health issues, citizenship or any other field.
We are looking for nominations that demonstrate great effort to reach certain goals, maybe you have achieved better than expected exam results or you have battled difficult circumstances to achieve your aims. You could be a team that managed to avoid relegation because of outstanding effort, or even someone who has conquered a fear. We are not necessarily looking for top of the league champions but it is the amount of effort that we are looking to recognise.
Community Improvement
This award will encourage young people to make a difference to their community. Ideas for community projects
will be assessed and the winner will receive £500 towards their project.
Personal Journey
This award acknowledges and recognises the achievement of a young person who has overcome personal challenges and difficulties in their life.
Nominations will be assessed by a panel of judges drawn from Young People, Partner Organisations and Award Sponsors.
To nominate please choose from the following options;
Click here to make a nomination online.
Click here to download your nomination pack.
If you require this form in another format (Braille, Audio or translation) please contact us on the above telephone number.