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And the winners are…

And the winners are…

The Philip Lawrence Awards 2011 winners are: • Just Ask Nottingham (Nottingham) • Mentality (Bristol) • Reclaim Our Name (Manchester) • Vale Youth Speak Up (Barry, Wales) • Voice Against Violence (Scotland) • Young Citizens (Lewisham, London) Highly commended: • Border Arts and Castlederg Youth Forum (Northern Ireland) • Truth About Youth North East (Gateshead) [...]

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 (1) posted by Minuche

Over to the judges

Over to the judges

Past winners of the Philip Lawrence Awards joined the 2011 judging panel at the Home Office last week to run the rule over this years’ nominations. Frances Lawrence joined the judging panel chaired by Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, to chose the shortlist of projects up for awards. Past winners joined the experts to judge the [...]

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 posted by lucaswhitehead

Some early contenders

Some early contenders

With just 10 days until nominations for this year’s Philip Lawrence Awards close on 7th November we thought we’d highlight a few projects putting themselves in the running. We’ve had  inspirational projects from all over the country, and tackling a diverse range of issues. Below are a selection of the contenders. Peacock Youth Academy, East London  [...]

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 posted by lucaswhitehead

Share a project using social media

Share a project using social media

We’ve freshened up the PLAnet website by making it really easy to share and comment on projects via Facebook and Twitter.

Monday, September 12th, 2011 posted by lucaswhitehead

The Philip Lawrence Awards 2011 are open for nominations!

The Philip Lawrence Awards 2011 are open for nominations!

Celebrate the difference that young people are making in your community and nominate a project now for the 2011 Philip Lawrence Awards.

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 (1) posted by Minuche

Your new challenge: help improve your neighbourhoods

Your new challenge: help improve your neighbourhoods

This year, the Awards will focus on young people leaving prison and improving high-crime areas

Monday, June 20th, 2011 posted by Minuche

Young people are the stars of the show

Young people are the stars of the show

VIPs including Sir Trevor McDonald, Will Young and government ministers celebrated with our young winners at the 2010 Awards ceremony.

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 posted by Joelle

The 2010 Award Winners

The 2010 Award Winners

We’re delighted to announce the eight winners of the 2010 Philip Lawrence Awards: young people achieving great things.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 posted by Joelle

Announcing our regional finalists

Announcing our regional finalists

Details of the Philip Lawrence Awards 2010 regional finalists: young people doing great things all over the UK.

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 posted by Joelle

Calling young people doing great things

Calling young people doing great things

Frances Lawrence returned to her hometown of Swansea with PLAnet youth ambassador for Wales Ben Sawyers to encourage awards nominations for groups young people who make a difference in their communities.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 posted by Joelle