This year, Sporting Communities are hosting the first ever Derby Youth Awards to celebrate the achievements of young people in the city during the 2019 year.
There are many amazing, inspirational young people who come from each community, but for 2019, alongside our headline sponsors Derby City Council, we are celebrating the stories of young people aged 11-25 living within Derby City.
Nomination entries close on 14th July 2019 at 23:59.
Please complete a Derby Youth Awards nomination form and ensure that submit the nomination for your young person / group of young people before 14th July 2019 at 23:59 and email it admin@sportingcommunitiescic.org
Nominated young people must reside within Derby City and be aged 11-25 at the time of the awards on 2nd August 2019.
The categories are as follows:
Participant of the Year
This is the Sporting Communities award for a young person who has consistently attended Sporting Communities’ community based youth engagement sessions. This young person will have shown leadership, integrity and has supported their peers.
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Outstanding Contribution to Community
This award is for a young person who has demonstrated the aptitude for a new idea or initiative that has brought about significant change within their community, or the city.
Young Volunteer Award
This award if for a young person who has made an outstanding contribution towards volunteering within their community, or the city.
Inspirational Young Person Award
This award is for a young person who has overcome a great barrier, or has shown great courage, becoming an inspiration role model to other young people within their community, or the city.
Development Award
This award is for a young person who has shown great personal growth during their youth.
Team Award
This award is for a group of young people who have collectively contributed towards a great achievement within their community, or the city.
Peer Champion
This award is for a young person who has taken the time to influence and motivate other young people to do something positive within their community, or the city.
Youth Voice Award
This award is for a young person who has spoken out to bring about and influence and change within their community, or the city.