The nominations deadline for the 2010 Philip Lawrence Awards has been extended until 24 September to allow even more young people the chance to get recognised for making a difference in their communities.

So if you’d considered entering, but didn’t think you had time, now is your chance!

To enter the awards, fill in the simple online nomination form, or download a form to complete and return by post or email.

Put yourself in with the chance of winning:

• An invitation to the awards ceremony in London


• National and local recognition for your 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 your project


• £1000 to spend on your project

This year we will also be celebrating the achievements of around 30 regional finalists. We want to do as much to get recognition for the good things the majority of young people do rather than all the attention being on the trouble caused by a tiny minority.

You can find out about the judging process, and read our youth judging panels’ top tips for your nomination.