Plymouth Youth Awards
Nominations have opened for the Plymouth Youth Awards, a ceremony dedicated to honouring exceptional young people from across the city. Taking place on 20 June 2024, the awards will recognise individuals up to the age of 18, who are making a positive impact in their community.
Set to be an annual celebration that puts the next generation in the spotlight, the Plymouth Youth Awards will demonstrate that young people can be a force for change, in their own lives and communities. The event will showcase people and projects making a difference across Plymouth.
The final will be held at the glamourous Crowne Plaza, and will be hosted by BBC Broadcaster David Fitzgerald Toby Gorniak Mbe. There are 16 awards up for grabs including Young Carer of the Year, Unsung Hero and Outstanding Contribution to the Community.
At University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, we are proud to be sponsoring the Young Carer Award. Ann James, Chief Executive, said: “At University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust we see everyday the difference carers make, including young carers and we want to do our best both to support and recognise those with a caring role. By sponsoring this award, we want to bring recognition to young carers in this city, the lives they lead and the crucial role they play.”
The Plymouth Youth Awards has been launched by YMCA Plymouth, which is a well-known youth and family’s charity that has been serving the local community for over 150 years.
CEO of the charity Tom Lavis, celebrates the launch of the first Youth Awards by commenting: “Young people are often the unsung heroes of our communities, working hard behind the scenes to make a difference. When are were determined to always deliver things that matter… and that’s exactly why we’re launching this special event. We want to place a spotlight on brilliant young people and celebrate the impact they’re having in their daily lives.
“The awards will not only bring together the finalists and their supporters, but we want the city’s business community to come out in force too! Instead of hosting tables of seasoned professionals, we hope to see young talent being invited along to celebrate their peers and experience how the region recognises greatness. If you know an outstanding young person who should be recognised, please get nominating!”
Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Youth Awards and close on 15 December 2023.
To vote for your inspirational young person click here:
https://www.ymcaplymouth.org.uk/plymouth-youth-awards/
Categories are: 
- Apprentice of the Year
- Young Leader of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Inspirational Person of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award
- Arts and Culture Award
- Environmentalist Award
- Young Employee Award
- Inclusivity Award
- Young Carer Award
- Student of the Year
- Fundraiser of the Year
- Activist of the Year
- Unsung Hero Award
- Team Award
