The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Jacqui Coogan, is encouraging residents to put forward nominations for this year’s Young Citizen of the Year award.
The awards, now in their 12th year, shine a spotlight on young people who are making a real difference in the community, recognising the achievements of those who have gone that extra mile to help others.
Previous winners include residents who have raised funds for charity, supported other members of their community, and made a difference to the people around them.
Chairman of the organising committee, former Wolves player Mel Eves, said: “The Young Citizen of the Year awards have gone from strength to strength over the years. Last year, we selected 10 young people as finalists and invited them with their guests to an awards ceremony, with many others receiving a certificate of commendation for their efforts.
“This year, we look forward to seeing plenty more fantastic nominations.”
There are 2 age categories to the awards, 13 to 18 and 19 to 25. Anyone can nominate candidates, who must live or go to school or work in Wolverhampton.
Residents have until Saturday 31 May to submit their nomination. For more details, visit Wolverhampton Young Citizen.
Councillor Coogan said: “The Young Citizen of the Year award is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge young people in our city who go above and beyond in what they do.
“I would encourage anybody who knows a young person who has put others first to nominate them for this fantastic award – but please hurry as the deadline for nominations is less than 2 weeks away.”
A ceremony will take place later this year to reveal the winners of these prestigious awards, backed by the City of Wolverhampton Council, Collins Aerospace, Wolves Foundation, the Express & Star, Carvers Building Supplies, the James Beattie Charitable Trust, WCR FM and West Midlands Magazines.