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THEY are the future.

And sometimes children deserve a pat on the back for doing something wonderful. The News’ Youth Awards are back for the second year running to celebrate the inspiring, heroic and courageous things our youngsters do. Whether it’s raising money for charity, excelling at school, helping a friend, or living life in the face of adversity, we want our community to come together to recognise the triumphs of our young people. All you have to do is nominate someone who you think deserves to get recognised and pick one or more of the 12 categories that best suit their achievement.

To nominate someone please download the entry form. Alternatively you can email youthawards@thenews.co.uk and request one or call Rosie Morgan on 02392 622202 to get one posted.

The awards will be taking place at the Kings Theatre, Southsea on Sunday 14th June 2015.

For further information or sponsorship opportunities please contact Rosie Morgan on 02392 622202 or rosie.morgan@jpress.co.uk

Categories:

Arts/Media Star
A young person who has shown talent in drawing, painting or sculpture. This could also be a young person who is crafty and enjoys making things. This category also includes young people who excel at writing or having a literacy gift.

Best Friend of the Year
A young person who has always been there for a friend and stood by them in good times and bad. This is a young person who has gone the extra mile to bring happiness to someone, whatever their age.
Fundraiser of the Year – sponsored by Just Develop It
A young person/group who has collected tirelessly for a good cause or charity. This category also includes a young person/group who has used their own entrepreneurial initiative to start their own business or venture.

Hero of the Year
A young person who has selflessly helped someone. This could be an act of bravery that shows courage well beyond their years. This category includes young people who have shown courage in difficult times.

Inspiration of the Year
A young person who has inspired another person or group by their own actions or encouragement. This category could also be a young person who has overcome difficulties.

Learner of the Year – Sponsored by Highbury College
A pupil or student who has excelled at school or college in a subject area.

Challenging a Disability
A young person with a physical or learning disability who has achieved great success in their life. This could be a young person who has battled with their disability, but not let it hold them back in life.

Music Star
A young person or group of young people who can sing, play an instrument or write music. This could be a young person or group with a musical talent that should be recognised.

Stage Star – sponsored by Kings Theatre
A young person or group of young people who shine on the stage. This category includes any kind of stage performer, whether it be acting, dancing, magic or comedy.

Star of the Community – sponsored by Kenwood
A young person/group who supports their local community and has gone out of their way to play an active role in the area they live. This could be in their street or neighbourhood, helping out with a community project or volunteering.

Star of the Family
A young person who has shown strength and courage in their family. This category includes young people who act as a carer for another family member.

Star of the Environment
A young person/group who should be commended for their work in helping the environment. This could be helping to support an environmental project, such as planting trees or community clean-ups. This could be a young person/group who has helped local wildlife or a young person/group who goes the extra mile to help animals.

For full details, online entry and terms, conditions please click on this link here: http://www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/the-news-youth-awards/