The closing date for nominations for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016 is 17 December
There is just one week to go to get applications in for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016.
Deadline for the awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland for the ninth year running, is Thursday, 17 December.
With over 80,000 youth workers and volunteers supporting over 380,000 young people every week, the awards are split into 10 categories.
I would love to see these categories packed with nominations from the many incredible projects and individuals across the country
This year they include: Climate Change Champion; Young Person’s Champion and a Creative Arts Champion; there are also awards for innovative youth work as well as Scotland’s Volunteer of the Year.
Jim Sweeney, chief executive of YouthLink Scotland, said: “Over half of Scotland’s young people are involved in some form of youth work, which contributes immensely to society and national government outcomes.
“It gives youngsters the chance and support to shine and feel good about themselves. I would love to see these categories packed with nominations from the many incredible projects and individuals across the country, whose commitment and vision really does change young people’s lives for the better.”
Aileen Campbell, minister for children and young people, added: “Every year the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards rightly celebrate the often-unseen heroes who do valuable work in our communities.
“In the past, these awards have recognised a very broad range of individuals who have shown a true commitment to youth work. I encourage everyone to consider people in their community who could be nominated and I look forward to hearing more about the nominees and winners.”
An awards dinner to announce and celebrate the achievements of the finalists will be held on Thursday, 10 March at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.
Information on the awards and how to nominate is available via the YouthLink website.
View last year's winner's gallery here.
