YOUNG STAR AWARDS
Following a break for a number of years, we are relaunching a youth achievement award programme for the British Forces Community. Previously the "Youth Achievement Awards", the BFSWS Young Star Awards aims to provide the British Forces community in Cyprus with an opportunity to join together to celebrate young people achieving incredible things that may otherwise go unnoticed and unrecognised.
The eight award categories are open to young people aged 5-18 whose families are serving in Cyprus, including the dependents of UKBCs.
Closing date for nominations is 22nd March 2024 and the awards will be announced at a presentation ceremony in May 2024..
CATEGORIES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
This award is to recognise individuals who have given something back to their community. They may have volunteered their time, organised a local fundraiser or have developed something that has helped people in their local community.
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
This award will recognise young people celebrating an academic or school-based achievement. This might be an individual who has studied hard to improve their grades, has made significant progress or excelled in a certain subject, or is working hard to improve their attendance and enjoy learning, which has had a positive impact in school or helped other pupils.
SPORTS
This award is for individuals and groups who have made achievements relating to sports. This might include individuals who have excelled in their sport or those who go the extra mile to support their teammates to make achievements of their own.
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
This award is aimed at individuals and groups who are excelling in the creative arts.
YOUNG CARER
Aimed at individuals who have caring responsibilities for a parent, grandparent, sibling or other family member, and support them with any aspect of their care. This might include helping with medication or medical appointments, personal care such as helping them get washed/dressed or helping them eat, or supporting them with household activities such as cooking or cleaning.
SERVICE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
This award is for those who have dedicated their time and effort into looking after the environment or are working on an initiative to help their school, group or community with green initiatives, such as reducing their carbon footprint or recycling.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award is for individuals and groups who have made achievements relating to sports. This might include individuals who have excelled in their sport or those who go the extra mile to support their teammates to make achievements of their own.
THE ANN MACDOUGALL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Ann, who passed away in 2022, supported and recognised the achievements of young people through the SSAFA Young Achiever Awards for many years. Category winners will go forward for consideration by the judging panel who will decide on an exceptional young person as the overall winner – and the recipient of the Ann MacDougal award.
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