The Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards recognises the incredible achievements and stories of young people in Dumfries and Galloway through nine 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 19 November
Councillor Tracey Little, Chair Education, Skills and Wellbeing Committee, said:
“Throughout the past year, we have seen exceptional dedication, commitment and enthusiasm from young people in our region. They play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of their peers in communities across Dumfries and Galloway. Our council is delighted to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of our young people.
Councillor George Jamieson, Vice-Chair of the committee, said:
“The Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards highlight the dedication, commitment, and determination shown by young people throughout our region. These exceptional young people make meaningful contributions that enhance the lives of their peers within their local communities and across Dumfries and Galloway. If you know of a deserving young person, I encourage you to submit a nomination today.”
Nominations open now and if you know a young person, team or 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 Thursday 22 October by visiting 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
- Young Enterprise and Business Award
- Youth Worker of the Year (paid) Award
- Youth Worker of the Year (voluntary) Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
To submit a nomination, and to find out more information, please visit: www.dgyouthawards.co.uk
The Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards is fully funded by Young Gamechangers Fund.