Young Achievers Are Go!

The awards, which are now in their 31st year, recognise and celebrate children and young people and their contributions to life across Sunderland, Washington, Houghton and Hetton.

You can find out more here: www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/SYAA

Sunderland City Council's Cabinet Member for Young People, Learning and Skills, Councillor Linda Williams said: "They may have overcome adversity, they might be showing bravery, or they could be helping others as they make positive contributions to their families, colleagues, communities and the city. Please let us know."

The awards, which are overseen by the City Council and Together for Children (TfC), are open to anyone living in the city aged between eight and 18 or up to 25 with a special educational need or disability (SEND).

Previous winners have included Paralympic Gold Medalist Matt Wylie and award categories have been revamped for 2024 following consultations with TfC's youth groups about which awards they felt should be highlighted this year.

This year the Young Achievers Awards include Arts and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Local Community, Environmental Champion, The Connor Brown Award for Sports and Physical Activity, Youth Voice and Personal Growth Awards.

Each award is open to individuals or groups and one overall winner will also be named.

The Sunderland Young Achievers' Award Ceremony - which is sponsored by partners including Everyone Active, Public Health, Integrated Care Board and the Culture House - will take place on  Friday 22 March 2024 at the Rainton Meadows Arena.