Warrington Youth Awards 2027 – nominations are now open!
Celebrating the people who make a difference.
The Warrington Youth Awards celebrate the achievements, dedication and positive contributions of young people across our borough, alongside the adults who give their time and energy to supporting them.
Hosted by Warrington Youth Zone, the awards shine a spotlight on the talent, determination, creativity, kindness and community spirit that make Warrington such a special place.
These awards aren’t just about celebrating the biggest achievements or the most exceptional talents. We want to recognise the young people who have worked hard to develop a new skill, grown in confidence, overcome personal challenges or quietly made a difference to someone else’s life.
We also want to celebrate the adults who dedicate themselves to helping young people thrive, including volunteers and those whose commitment has made a lasting difference to Warrington over many years.
You don’t need to be a member of Warrington Youth Zone to be nominated. We welcome nominations from across Warrington, and anyone can put forward someone they believe deserves recognition.
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Who will you nominate?
Explore our ten award categories below to find the one that best celebrates the person you have in mind.
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The award categories
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1. Young Creative Artist of the Year
Recognising creativity, personal expression, progress, and dedication across the arts.
This award celebrates young people who express themselves through art, music, drama, dance or other creative activities. Whether they are developing their skills, discovering their confidence or dedicating themselves to their chosen art form, we want to hear their story.
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2. Young Sportsperson of the Year
Recognising achievement in sport or dance, through personal progress, determination, and dedication to developing skills.
This award celebrates young people who show commitment to sport or dance. Nominees don’t need to be elite athletes: effort, perseverance, improvement, participation and a determination to do their best are all worthy of recognition.
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3. Nick Hopkinson Award – Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising initiative, innovation and ambition in developing business ideas, employability skills, or entrepreneurial projects.
In memory of Nick ‘Hoppy’ Hopkinson, former chair, fundraiser, friend and mentor of Warrington Youth Zone, this award celebrates young people who take initiative, develop new ideas, explore business opportunities or actively build skills for their future. Whether they are launching a project, solving a problem or taking positive steps towards employment, their ambition deserves recognition.
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4. Young Digital Innovator of the Year
Recognising creative and positive uses of technology, digital media or AI to develop ideas and make a difference.
This award celebrates young people who use digital tools, technology or artificial intelligence in imaginative, constructive and positive ways. From creating digital content to developing innovative ideas, we want to recognise those who use technology to express themselves, solve problems or benefit others.
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5. Young Fundraiser of the Year
Recognising young people who show initiative and commitment in raising money or collecting donations for a good cause.
This award celebrates young people who go the extra mile to support a charity, community group or worthwhile cause. Whether organising an event, taking on a personal challenge or collecting much-needed donations, we want to recognise their commitment to helping others.
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6. Rea Muir Award – Inspirational Young Person of the Year
Recognising resilience, positivity, and overcoming personal barriers while inspiring and uplifting others.
In memory of Rea Muir, a former member of Warrington Youth Club, this award celebrates young people who demonstrate courage, resilience and determination in the face of challenges. It recognises those who overcome personal barriers, maintain a positive outlook or inspire and encourage others through their actions and experiences.
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7. Young Volunteer of the Year
Recognising young people who dedicate their time and energy to help others through volunteering or social action.
This award celebrates young people who give their time to make a positive difference, whether supporting a charity, helping a local group, taking action on an issue they care about or lending a hand in their community.
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8. Young Warringtonian of the Year
Recognising young people who take pride in Warrington and/or make a positive difference to their local community.
This award celebrates young people who show pride in their town and contribute to making Warrington a better place to live. Whether through community projects, supporting local people or taking action to improve their neighbourhood, we want to hear about the difference they make.
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9. Candice Roberts Award – Adult Volunteer of the Year
Recognising adults who give their time and dedication to helping young people in our community through volunteering.
In memory of Candice Roberts, a former volunteer of Warrington Youth Club, this award celebrates the adults who generously give their time, energy and skills to support children and young people. Whether volunteering with a club, charity, school or community organisation, nominees will have made a positive difference through their commitment to others.
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10. Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring an adult who has made an extraordinary, career-long contribution to the young people, youth services, or community of Warrington.
This award recognises an adult whose dedication and contribution have made a lasting difference over many years. It celebrates those who have helped shape opportunities, strengthen youth services or improve the lives of young people and communities across Warrington.
Who is eligible?
Awards 1–8: Young People
Nominees must be aged 19 or under, or aged 25 or under if they have additional needs.
Awards 9–10: Adults
The Candice Roberts Award – Adult Volunteer of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award are open to adult nominees aged 18 and over.
All nominations should demonstrate why the individual deserves recognition in their chosen category.
Help us celebrate the people who make Warrington a better place:
The nomination form will close at midnight on 30th November.
