Room for Young People awards
Across the UK, we are all seeing daily examples of young people, practitioners and services using their strengths and talents to overcome barriers and challenges and look to the future. #R4YP offers a platform to recognise, promote and celebrate the brilliant work.
Award Ceremony
Following our decision to postpone the Awards night on 2 November due to rail strikes, we are delighted to confirm the new date for the ceremony is Wednesday 8 February 2023.
Awards shortlist
Awards shortlists decided by the InspireChilli panel of judges.
Community Engagement Award:
- YMCA Crewe Refugee & Asylum Seekers Schools Resource Pack (YMCA Crewe)
- Lewis Hunt (Catalyst Housing)
- Dan Sneller (Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Centre, The Hyde Group)
Outstanding Newcomer Award:
- Charlie Addams (CHADD On Route Foyer)
- Tori-Jade Davies (CHADD On Route Foyer)
- Dominyk Kaukenas (Enfield Foyer, Christain Action Housing)
Innovative Action Award:
- Joshana Pemberton (Youth Advice Centre, Brighton)
- Young Leaders: Preston Manor School (Peabody Community Foundation)
- Kayleigh Long (Swan House Foyer, Swan Housing Association)
Young Leader Award:
- Ellie Davies (Verve Place, Your Housing Group)
- Fahimul Islam (AIP Sports Academy, Peabody Community Foundation
- Melanie Akas (Reverse Ageism Networking Event, Peabody Youth Social Action Team & Sapphire Foundation)
Superb Staff Award:
- Charlotte Prendergast (Southside Young Leaders Academy, Peabody Community Foundation)
- Beverly Ford (Swan Housing Association)
- Caroline Boury (Boury Academy)
Personal Achievement Award (due to the number and strength of entries, we allowed up to 4 winners):
- Leo Borowski (YMCA Crewe)
- Tyrese Prince (Yellow Brick Road Projects)
- Negasi Mulugeta (CHADD On Route Foyer)
- Georgia Cannings, (Heather Court Foyer, Swan Housing Association)
Conversation events led by young people
Young people will be sharing their stories and expertise online about topics that are important to them throughout October.
4 October 5:30pm-6:30pm - Social media and mental health
In this conversation, we will discuss the rise of social media and the impact that it is having on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
11 October 5:30pm-6:30pm - Cost of living crisis
In this conversation, we will discuss the current cost of living crisis in the UK and the implications that it will have on young people, both today and in the future.
18 October 5:30pm-6:30pm - Environmental issues and sustainability
In this conversation, we will discuss current environmental issues and why young people are leading the way for a more sustainable future.
25 October 5:30pm-6:30pm - Unaccompanied asylum seeking children
In this conversation, we will discuss the rise of unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the UK and the increasing need to improve services that support UASC.
View the conversations events poster here.
The Inspiration Awards
Let us recognise and celebrate the positive impact young people are having by taking part in R4YP Inspiration Awards and sharing stories of young people making a difference using their determination, passion and creativity.
This year we want to recognise young people's contributions, empower more young people to make a difference, and give young people opportunities to shape their future.
The awards cover a range of areas, with a focus on inspirational impact. The ceremony will be hosted by ourselves and our partners, Clarion Housing Group, Foyer Federation, InspireChilli and the Housing Association Youth Network (HAYN).
