RBKC Young Leaders Awards
The RBKC Youth Council and Young K&C Ambassadors co-produce this event to highlight and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of young people across our borough.
These awards honour the achievements of young individuals who have made a significant impact through leadership, creativity, sports, community involvement, and more.
Join us in recognising the next generation of change-makers!
Who can be nominated?
We invite nominations for young people aged 11-19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities). Nominees must live, work, or study within the borough. While anyone can nominate, individuals cannot nominate themselves.
How to nominate
The deadline for nominations has now passed.
Award categories
Volunteer of the Year
Recognising significant contributions to the community through volunteering, for example in sports, creativity, support roles, charity work, or organising events and marches.
Young Carer of the Year
Recognising a young person who has taken on significant caring responsibilities at home, providing support and assistance to family members while balancing their own personal and educational commitments.
Voice of the Future Award
Awarded to a young person who has shown confidence in public speaking, leading discussions, and advocating for important issues.
Creative Excellence Award
Honouring young authors, writers, artists, or performers who have made notable contributions to the arts, with examples of their creative work.
Environmental Champion
Awarded to a young person who has shown exceptional dedication to environmental causes, whether through activism, education, or practical efforts to make their community more sustainable and eco-friendly.
Citizen of the Year
Celebrating those who consistently go above and beyond to contribute to their community, fostering unity, and supporting others.
Rising Leader Award
Awarded to someone who has demonstrated outstanding leadership by taking initiative and driving positive change in their community or group.
Resilience Award
Recognising young individuals who have faced significant challenges, such as language barriers, personal struggles, or special educational needs, and have made remarkable progress.
Personal Breakthrough Award
Celebrating the personal journey and growth of a young person, recognising the distance they have travelled to improve themselves, regardless of the starting point.
Sports Excellence Award
Honouring an individual who has demonstrated outstanding performance and dedication in sports, achieving notable success or making a significant impact in their field.
Children and Young People’s Plan Champion
Recognising significant promotion and championing of children and young people’s need and priorities to affect decision making. (Award sponsored by the Children and Young People's Plan).
The awards ceremony
Winners will be celebrated at a special in-person award ceremony on Friday 13 December 2024 at Kensington Town Hall. The event will feature refreshments, performances, and networking opportunities, offering a chance to connect with inspiring young people and community leaders.
Who can attend?
- Nominees
- Nominators
- Young people (11 to 19, up to 25 with SEND) who live, work, study, or participate in youth activities in the borough
- People who work directly with youth
- Friends and families of young attendees
Event details
- Location: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8 7NX 6pm to 8.30pm, doors open at 6pm. Light refreshments provided
Event registration
If you would like to attend the award show as a guest.
Judging process
All nominations will be carefully reviewed by a panel of young judges from the RBKC Youth Council and Young K&C’s Youth Ambassadors. Our peer-judging process ensures that the voices of young people are at the heart of recognising these achievements.
Winners will receive trophies recognising their hard work and achievements. We are also exploring sponsorship opportunities, which may include career networking or additional prizes, so stay tuned for more details.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us:
- email: [email protected]
We can’t wait to hear about the amazing young people making a difference in RBKC. Start nominating today and help us celebrate youth excellence.