Do you know a young person in Slough whose contribution to the community inspires you and deserves recognition? Maybe, it’s an individual who has overcome personal challenges or opened their own business! Now’s the time to speak up, nominations are open for the Slough Youth Awards, which recognise and celebrate young people’s achievements.

Now in its ninth year, the awards are supported by the council’s Youth Voice team and Slough Youth Parliament. 

The annual ceremony started from the very first youth parliament’s manifesto commitment to raise the profile of young people in a positive way, by celebrating their many achievements.

Please acknowledge the achievements and breakthroughs of our resilient and talented youth community by nominating them for an award in one for the following categories.

Submissions must be for a young person aged 11-19 or up to 25 years old with learning difficulties, disabilities or is a care leaver who lives in Slough. All nominees will be invited to the awards, where winners and runners up will be announced. It will be a high energy night with performances, food, and lots more! 

Councillor Puja Bedi, lead member for education and children’s services, said: “We are so proud of all our young people in Slough, especially those who go above and beyond to help their community. If you know a young person who you think excels in one of our six categories, please get your nominations in before 30 October.

“The judging panel looks forward every year to reading all about the amazing contributions to the community Slough’s youth have made.”

The awards show will be hosted by members of Slough Youth Parliament and there will be a variety of performances on the night from local artists.

Nominations close on Monday 30 October. Save the date for the awards which will be held on 22 November 6-9pm, at Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke Road, SL2 5AY.

Read more about the categories and fill in the nomination form at https://www.slough.gov.uk/slough-youth-awards/slough-youth-awards-1 

For general enquiries, please contact the Youth Voice Team: sloughforyouth@slough.gov.uk

The Youth Voice team are looking for sponsorship for the awards with different packages available: GoodHub | Sponsor Our Events