16 Jul Awards celebrate children and young people’s achievements

The winners of the 2024 awards

Children and young people across Torbay are celebrating their achievements with awards.

Entries opened this week for the third annual Children and Young People’s Awards, designed by the Youth Council in collaboration with Imagine This Torbay. They are open to young people under the age of 25 living in Torbay.

Nominations are being sought in the following categories:

• Environmentalist(s) of the Year Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) with a strong passion and enthusiasm for the environment.
• Entrepreneur(s) of the Year Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) who finds opportunities to start and help further businesses or enterprises in Torbay.
• Volunteer(s) of the Year Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) who takes the time to get involved and stuck in to volunteering around the bay.
• The Trail-Blazer(s) Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) paving the way for other young people.
• The Leadership Award: Awarded to a young person who uses their experience and skills to help empower other young people.
• The Hidden Gem(s) Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) with a hidden talent or skill that betters the community.
• The Odyssey Award: Awarded to a young person who hasn’t let life’s challenges hold them back from doing incredible things.
• The Community Star(s) Award: Awarded to a young person (or group) who is actively involved within their community.
• The Radiator Award: Awarded to a young person who radiates positivity, kindness and gives strength to their friends.
• The Spotlight Award: Awarded to a young person doing amazing work within an organisation.

In a statement from the organisers, Katie Chivers and Rebekah Daws said: “We are so happy with the success of last year’s awards, we hope to continue that success this year. Young people living in Torbay often feel overlooked and undervalued. We believe these awards can become a trusted platform for young people to celebrate each other’s strengths, skills and triumphs.”

The deadline for nominations is Sunday, 10^th August at 10pm, and the entry form can be found on the Imagine This Torbay website.

The Awards ceremony will take place during Torbay Children’s Week, which will be held on Paignton Green from August 19^th to 23^rd.