Children and Young People Achievement Awards 2024
Bridgend Corporate Parenting Board's 'Children and Young People Achievement Awards 2024' celebrate children and young people aged 5 – 21 years old who are either looked after by Bridgend County Borough Council or are care leavers from the council.
If you care for or provide support for a care experienced child/young person, or a care leaver in Bridgend County Borough, you nominate them for an achievement award.
There is an additional award ‘Helping Hand Award’ for professionals to nominate an adult who has made an outstanding contribution to a young person/s – these nominations will be shortlisted by the Youth Forum leaving a select group of nominees to be awarded. Children and young people can also nominate adults in a separate survey.
The award ceremonies are taking place on Monday 28 October 2024 at the following venues:
- Awards for 5 - 14 year olds at Steam Academy, Pencoed.
- Awards for 15yrs + at Evergreen Hall, Bridgend
Award Categories
Make A Difference Award
To recognise a child / young person who has made a positive contribution to their community, school, club or home either individually or as part of a group e.g. helping others or volunteering.
Super Skill Award
To recognise a child / young person who has shown talent and excelled in a particular skill e.g. cooking, IT, maths, art, specific schoolwork, sport, musical instrument etc.
Achievement in Sport Award
To recognise a young person who has either shown significant progress in a sport or achieved excellence in a sport.
Heart of Gold Community Award
To recognise a child / young person who has shown tremendous support or kindness to someone. Supported by community Just Giving contributions - Make a donation.
Achievement to Learn Award
To recognise a child / young person for their commitment to learning e.g. had excellent attendance; shown determination or achieved results that were better than expected or exceptional.
Preparing for Independence Award
To recognise a young person who has demonstrated a commitment to their personal development to gain their independence e.g. developed their cooking skills; learning to use public transport; taken part in workshops around budgeting etc.
Moving on Award (Care leaver)
To recognise a care leaver who has moved into their own accommodation and began living independently e.g. used their money wisely; developed their DIY skills; successfully handled the responsibilities of running their own home.
Job and Enterprise Award
To recognise a care leaver who has shown determination, commitment, success & motivation in work or business.
Determination and Character Award
To recognise a child / young person for their commitment to improving their attitude, behaviour, showing perseverance or showing determination to achieve something.
Helping Hand Award
To recognise any adult who has made an outstanding contribution to a young person / young people e.g. a teacher, social worker, foster carer – any adult where they have listened to young people and take action on what they say; treated them with dignity & respect; gone above and beyond their usual role.
Voice of the Child Award
To recognise a child / young person that has championed their rights or the rights of others in care; has championed the efforts made by people that have supported them or others in care; has shown bravery to speak up or speak out about issues that are important to them.
Make a nomination
To nominate a care experienced child/young person or a care leaver, please complete an online nomination form.
Deadline for nominations: Wednesday 26 September 2024
Sponsorship Opportunities
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As a valued partner, your company, brand, and message will be aligned with the Corporate Parenting Board and the Children and Young People Achievement Awards 2024.
We will work with you to understand your key objectives and messages and will tailor the sponsorship benefits to meet with your goals.
All our packages are flexible and can be adapted to suit the needs of your business.
To view sponsorship packages and to register and interest, please download a copy of our Sponsorship Information and Media Pack:
If you have any queries regarding your nomination or the awards, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Steve Berry, Corporate Parenting and Participation Officer: steve.berry@bridgend.gov.uk