The ninth Tendring Youth Awards are now open for nominations with the aim of shining a spotlight on the accomplishments of young people who live, study, or work in the area – and the adults who support them.
The categories recognise achievements in academics, inspirational caring, community work, and environmental efforts, among others and the winners will get to attend a dazzling gala awards evening at Clacton’s Princes Theatre in July.
Karen O’Connor, chairwoman of the Tendring Youth Awards, shared her admiration for the remarkable achievements of young people in the area as the awards enter their second decade.
“Every year, we meet some truly extraordinary young individuals, and I am eagerly anticipating this year’s nominations,” said Karen O’Connor, chairwoman of the Tendring Youth Awards. “Let’s come together to celebrate and recognise the outstanding young people in our community.”
To nominate someone for a Tendring Youth Award, complete an online nomination form at https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/tendring-youth-awards or request a form and submit it via [email protected] – alternatively you can fill it out and return it by post to Tendring Youth Awards (Nominations), Town Hall, Clacton, CO15 1SE. The deadline form nominations is April 17.
The awards categories are:
Young Life Saver (Young Person aged 11-21)
This award gives recognition to a young person or group who has either directly saved a life, or has taught or passed on life-saving skills to others.
For the Good of All (Young Person aged 11-21)
This award recognises the young person/s hard and dedicated work to help others with nothing in return. They put themselves out there to show kindness and volunteer their time to help. Can be as an individual or as part of a group.
Arts (Young Person/group aged 11-21) – Sponsored by the Princes Theatre
This award showcases creative, talented and ambitious young people through either drawing, writing, dancing, theatre, design and textiles or another creative art. The winners of this category will get the chance to have a tour around the Princes Theatre.
Community Improvement (Young Person aged 8-21) – Sponsored by Harwich Haven Authority
This award celebrates an individual or group who have significantly contributed to their community by making it a better and nicer place. The winner will receive a bursary from the sponsors, Harwich Haven Authority, to enable them to continue to develop the community project into the future.
Young Carer (Young Person aged 8-18)
This award recognises a young person who gives up their own time to help look after someone who has a condition, such as a disability, illness or mental health condition and takes on big adult jobs at a young age.
Learning Achievement (Young Person aged 11-21)
This award rewards the hard work and perseverance of a young person who has gone above and beyond by succeeding in their chosen subject at school, college, university, or another skills provider; or they have shown their determination to achieve their learning goals and aspirations by putting in a lot of hard work.
Outstanding Achievement (Young Person aged 11-21)
The Outstanding Achievement category is all about celebrating an individual or group of young people achieving in any discipline or field, including sport. Achievements must be significant and exceed the norm.
Personal Growth (Young Person aged 8-21). This person has overcome huge difficulties to achieve success. The difficulties could be with their health, work life, education, social or family problems. This person has shown dedication and strength by continuing to work hard through tough situations in their life.
Improved Attendance (young person aged 5-16) – Sponsored by Aquinas Provisions Ltd
This award recognises improved school attendance by pupils. This does not necessarily mean they have the best attendance; but rather that they have overcome adversity and in doing so have maintained or improved school attendance. There are two awards in this category; one for primary age pupils (school years 1-6), and one for secondary age pupils (school years 7-11).
The Environmental Initiative Award (Young Person/group aged 8-21) – Sponsored by Halterman Carless
Celebrating those who have significantly contributed to improving or caring for the environment. This award includes a bursary from the sponsors to enable the winners to continue and develop their environmental initiatives into the future.
Unsung Hero (Adult) – Sponsored by Harwich Haven Authority
This award is given in recognition of the efforts of an individual adult who has supported young people to achieve their full potential, reach their dreams and/or to show the young person to stay positive through a tough time. This could be through volunteering, mentoring, coaching or work.
Committee’s Award
This award is given to one of those shortlisted for an award, in any category, that stands out for special acknowledgement.
