The Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards recognises the incredible achievements and stories of young people in Dumfries and Galloway through 7 categories and provides a platform to celebrate young people’s achievements, share their experiences and showcase their amazing talents and contribution to the local community.
As well as the main award categories for young people, the awards evening will celebrate adults who work and volunteer in Dumfries and Galloway to improve the lives of young people, and will also recognise those who have dedicated their careers to young people with special ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’.
This year the annual awards evening will once again take place at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries on Thursday 20th November
Councillor Tracey Little, Chair Education, Skills and Wellbeing Committee, said “Over the past year, we have witnessed remarkable dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm from young people across our region. They are making significant contributions to enhance the lives of their peers within their local communities and across Dumfries and Galloway. Our Council takes pride in highlighting the extraordinary achievements of our young people”
Councillor George Jamieson, Vice Chair of Education, Skills and Wellbeing Committee, said “Each year, the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards shows the dedication, commitment, and determination demonstrated by young people throughout our region. These remarkable young people are making significant contributions to enhance the lives of their peers within their local communities and across Dumfries and Galloway. If you know a deserving young person, I encourage you to submit a nomination today.”
Nominations open now and if you know a young person, team, youth group in Dumfries and Galloway who you think is deserving of recognition, you can submit a nomination from now until the closing date of Sunday 28 September by visiting http://www.dgyouthawards.co.uk
The categories for this year’s main awards are:
- Sports Award
- Culture, Arts and Entertainment Award
- Equality Award
- Young Volunteer Award
- Group of the Year Award
- Unsung Hero Award
- Young Enterprise and Business Award
- Youth Worker of the Year (paid) Award
- Youth Worker of the Year (voluntary) Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
The DG Youth Awards are fully funded by Young Gamechangers Fund and the National Lottery.