Do you know an amazing young person who’s exceeded expectations or gone above and beyond for others this year?

Nominate now

Cllr Trey Campbell-Simon, H&F’s lead councillor for youth advancement, said: “We have so many talented, hardworking and generous young people living in H&F. Now’s your time to celebrate and shout about their achievements. Nominate them for a Youth Achievement Award today.”

This year’s award ceremony is being organised entirely by the H&F Youth Council and Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation – with help from any young resident who wants to get involved.

Nominees must be aged between 11 to 25 years old, and live, work or go to school in H&F. Their nomination must relate to an achievement from the last two years, 2021-2023.

Drum roll please…

This year we have 10 award categories:

Young person who has made a significant contribution to others

This could be any type of contribution, whether to their school, a local organisation, youth group, or even to their family as a young carer.

Young leader

A young role model who has motivated and inspired others.

Achievement in education

A young person who has made excellent progress or attainment in education.

Young volunteer

A young person who has made an active and significant contribution to the community.

Young performer of the year

A young person who has excelled in the performing arts, including music and dance.

Young artist of the year

A young person who has excelled in non-performance related arts.

Young innovator/entrepreneur of the year

A young entrepreneurial or technological innovator.

Overcoming adversity

A young person who has overcome and persevered through challenges.

Green champion

A young person who has championed a positive change for the local environment.

Contribution to young people award

A service or youth project that has gone the extra mile or done something extraordinary to support young people.

Nominate now

Or hear all about the awards directly from H&F’s Youth Council on YouTube.

Nominations close Saturday 4 March 2023.

Get involved

Do you know a young resident who’d like to get involved?

We’re on the lookout for volunteers to help with event planning and on the day support – with roles ranging from photographers to ushers.

If you’d like to help deliver our biggest Youth Achievements Awards evening to date, email Brenda.Whinnett@lbhf.gov.uk

Past award ceremonies

Find out who our 2021 winners were and check out our highlights video here.

Or take a look at our Flickr gallery from 2019’s awards evening.

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