What is the Young Active Citizen Award
A special award for young people going the “extra mile” to help others. The Young Active Citizen Award was launched to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of young people, to reward their effort and hard work, and to celebrate people doing extraordinary things.
Each year the award will be themed reflecting what is happening in the West Midlands.
This year, we aim to celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth. Its aim is to bring people together from countries far and wide, or communities from across the city and region. We embrace the Commonwealth values of humanity, equality and diversity in everything we do, our awards will celebrate young people who have shown extraordinary impact on the community in which they live and impacting on the cultural life of the region.
Do you have a young person who you know is making a difference in their community?




A special award for young people going the “extra mile” to help others. The Young Active Citizen Award was launched to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of young people, to reward their effort and hard work, and to celebrate people doing extraordinary things.
Each year the award will be themed reflecting what is happening in the West Midlands.
This year, we aim to celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth. Its aim is to bring people together from countries far and wide, or communities from across the city and region. We embrace the Commonwealth values of humanity, equality and diversity in everything we do, our awards will celebrate young people who have shown extraordinary impact on the community in which they live and impacting on the cultural life of the region.
Do you have a young person who you know is making a difference in their community?
A special award for young people going the “extra mile” to help others. The Young Active Citizen Award was launched to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of young people, to reward their effort and hard work, and to celebrate people doing extraordinary things.
Each year the award will be themed reflecting what is happening in the West Midlands.




This year, we aim to celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth. Its aim is to bring people together from countries far and wide, or communities from across the city and region. We embrace the Commonwealth values of humanity, equality and diversity in everything we do, our awards will celebrate young people who have shown extraordinary impact on the community in which they live and impacting on the cultural life of the region.
Do you have a young person who you know is making a difference in their community?





We want you to capture the key points below so consider
Used their skills and talents to build and strengthen local communities
Assisted in developing legacy through the creation of improved diversity, understanding and reconciliation via community activity
Volunteered and achieved measurable impact on a specific community project
Used their skills and talents to help other people to access opportunities in their community
Overcome personal barriers in order to participate in cultural opportunities in their community (educational institution or wider community)
Helped other people overcome barriers and participate in community opportunities
Been innovative in developing or working on a community project
Our winners in 2022 were:


Leo Concannon | 7 years old
Winner of up to 11 age group
Leo was diagnosed with Perthes Disease, a rare childhood condition, in September 2022, which resulted in him having to give up the sports he enjoyed (golf and football), although he is allowed to swim and has moved up 3 swimming groups since September 2022.
In October he decided it would be a god idea to give himself something positive to focus on and he took part in a ‘Silly Sock Day’ organised by the charity ‘Steps, a leading charity working for all those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions. He asked his friends and family to sponsor him to wear his silliest socks for the day and was delighted when many people joined him in wearing their silliest socks too. He raised £1435! Raising money this way gave him the chance to feel that something good had come out of his situation and raised awareness of the condition to other people.

Inshira Khan | 17 years old
Joint winner of 12-18 age group

Inshira Khan | 17 years old
Joint winner of 12-18 age group

Millie Clarke | 24 years old
Winner of 18-25 age group
Millie works part-time as a delivery driver, often bringing supplies to elderly individuals in supported living residences. She values her conversations with these people when unpacking their goods, not just because of the outgoing person she is, but also as a way of appreciating the life experiences and needs of people she wouldn’t regularly speak with.
From her early teens, Millie was receiving counselling for mental health difficulties resulting from family circumstances. On receiving swift, appropriate care and attention, she realised she had a second chance to make something of herself and be there to do the same for others.
Millie has studied Level 3 (A Level equivalent), Level 4 and 5 protective services qualifications with us and is currently completing a full honours degree in police intelligence through Wolverhampton University. She has applied to join the police force, with a view to moving into the armed police.