Still time to nominate youngsters for Tendring Youth Awards
The deadline to submit nominations is 30 July
There is still time for people to submit nominations for this year’s Tendring Youth Awards.
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people in the district and recognise the contribution they make to the community.
Harwich Haven Authority, which is the headline sponsor of the awards, is encouraging everyone to make a nomination.
Neil Glendinning OBE, chief executive officer, said:
"I challenge everyone to think about a young person, or group of young people, that they know and value – and nominate them.
"Throughout our communities there will be young people doing good things; it could be as small as supporting their peers at school, or carrying a neighbour’s shopping, or big to caring for a relative.
"We want to unearth these stories, share the positive feeling it brings, and recognise these achievements."
There are nine categories to choose from, as well as the Unsung Hero category which recognises adults who support young people.
Young people aged from eight to 22 can be nominated.
The deadline to submit nominations is 30 July, with the awards ceremony taking place on 19 October.
Karen O’Connor, Tendring Youth Awards chairwoman, added:
"These awards are only as good as the nominations made by people – we can’t celebrate young people’s achievements without you putting them forward.
"There is a real range of categories, recognising everything from academic achievement to care, to just having overcome something challenging in their life.
"And this year there’s also a special Covid Champion category to recognise those who helped their community during the pandemic – so there really is something for everyone."
The Tendring Youth Awards, now in their fifth year, are supported by Tendring District Council and Essex County Council.
Other sponsors are Galloper Wind Farm, Tendring Careline, the Princes Theatre, Actual Radio and Nova Training.
The awards are also supported by Clacton Pier and the Clacton, Frinton and Walton Gazette and the Harwich and Manningtree Standard.
Nominations can be made online or by downloading a form and submitting it to thetendringyouthawards@gmail.com .
Alternatively, fill it out and return it by post to Tendring Youth Awards (Nominations), Town Hall, Clacton, CO15 1SE.