Sunderland Young Achievers' Award Ceremony Celebrates its 30th Year

Friday 23 Septeber 2022

The Sunderland Young Achievers' Awards, which are now in their 30th year, celebrate the accomplishments of children and young people in our city, recognising their bravery, talent, and positive contributions to their communities. 

The awards - which are hosted by Together for Children - are open to young people aged 8 to 20 who live or study in Sunderland, Washington, Houghton and Hetton.  

Award categories include Personal Achievement, Service to the Community, Service to the Environment, Peer Award, Young Carer, Young Apprentice, Music and Performing Arts, and Sport and are split into three sub-categories - 8 to 13, 14 to 20, and groups. 

Children and young people from across the city have been nominated by their school communities, youth groups, tutors, mentors, carers, family members or individuals who feel that credit and recognition should be given to a child or young person for their achievements and accomplishments.  

The Sunderland Young Achievers' Award Ceremony - which is sponsored by Envision AESC and Sun FM - will take place on Friday 30 September at the Stadium of Light.  

Over 130 nominations were made for individuals and groups from across the city and together with the people who have nominated them, and their loved ones, the nominees will enjoy a night of celebration dedicated to their hard work, commitment and success. 

Jill Colbert, Chief Executive at Together for Children, said: "We are delighted to be hosting the 30th Sunderland Young Achievers' Awards on Friday 30 September. The number of nominations was extremely high this year and the standard of the nominations received was outstanding - a real testament to talent, passion and dedication young people in our city have." 

"I'd like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting the event, in recognition of Sunderland's youngest residents. We're thrilled that our sponsors will be joining us on the evening to present awards to our winning and highly commended nominees. 

"I'd like to wish all of our nominees the best of luck and want to take this opportunity to give them all the recognition they deserve - you are truly remarkable and an absolute credit to yourselves, your communities and the city of Sunderland."