The hunt is on for young people from across Shropshire who are dedicated to helping their local community, to be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The High Sheriff’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards will be held at Telford College of Arts and Technology on March 22.
Entries are now open, and organisers are calling on schools and colleges from across Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin, to nominate anyone they believe stands out from the crowd.
High Sheriff David Stacey said: “This prestigious event has been running for a number of years, and the awards are given in recognition of excellence and outstanding attitudes and actions among young people under the age of 18.
“I hope that all schools and colleges will be able to select candidates who have made a significant difference to their local community outside the school curriculum.”
As well as hosting the awards ceremony this year, TCAT are joint organisers, and Principal Chris Scott said the team were delighted to be involved.
“Just like the Pride of Shropshire awards, which we also enthusiastically support, this is a wonderful way to highlight and celebrate the many endeavours carried out by young people in our communities,” he said.
“Whether it’s voluntary work and community activities such as fundraising, youth work and mentoring, or environmental projects like conservations and recycling; caring for a family member or being involved in a youth council, there are all kinds of reasons why young people deserve to be recognised.
“At TCAT, we are constantly championing young people and the positive role they play in our local community, so to be involved in an awards scheme like this fits perfectly with our ongoing aims and objectives.”
As well as individual winners, there will also be an overall champion for the education authorities of both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Parents, guardians and teachers will join the shortlisted nominees at a special evening reception at TCAT, and the winners will receive personalised certificates, presented by High Sheriff David Stacey.
Nomination forms have been sent to all primary and secondary schools and further education Colleges in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
If you know of a young person who has contributed to their local community, they can be nominated through their school.
If you require any further information please contact Sally Brown at TCAT on 01952 642240 or email sally.brown@tcat.ac.uk. All entries need to be submitted by Friday, February 12.
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