Awards
Nominations for the 2010 Philip Lawrence Awards are now open.
We need to hear from you who deserves to be a star of the 2010 awards and be in with the chance of winning £1000 towards their project.
We’re looking for young people who are taking a lead and making a difference. From tackling issues like bullying and antisocial behaviour to improving their communities and having fun, inspiring groups are volunteering their time and proving that young people can be a force for good.
Enter the awards online using our simple nomination form. You can save your entry and return to it at any time, and can choose to upload pictures or video links to help tell your story. The questions are straightforward, just tell us what you do and why it matters.
Coming soon, we are launching additional features which will allow you to promote your project and collect comments and endorsements from supporters. Start your online nomination or follow us on twitter to find out when these features launch.
If you are unable to access the online form for any reason, you can also enter by downloading a form and emailing it or sending it to us.
Enter the awards, get recognised!
Closing date: 15 September 2010
Fame and Fortune
Winning groups will get:
- An invitation to the glamorous awards ceremony in London
- National and local recognition for their great work
- Acknowledged as young leaders
- Opportunity to be part of the PLAnet fellowship and take part in a range of exciting activities including training and residentials
- A short film about their project
- £1000 to spend on their project
Up to 30 regional finalists will be announced in October, with up to ten national winners announced at our awards ceremony in December.
Awards Criteria
We’re looking for groups of young people in the UK, aged between 11 and 20, who have a positive impact on their communities.
The judges use the following criteria to decide on finalists and winners:
- Young people are improving their own lives and the lives of others
- Young people are taking a lead and having an impact
- Projects make a sustainable contribution to their community
- Projects make strong links between generations
- Projects help promote active citizenship, crime reduction or community safety
- Projects promote respect and understanding of faiths, culture and communities
Find out more about the judging process.
Read the rules and guidance.
Enter Here
Nominate online:
Online Nomination Form
If you’re unable to access the online form for some reason, you can download a nomination form:
Word Version
PDF Version
Top Tips
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