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?
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:
Dakota Maxwell-Homes
Sydney Illsley
