Apollo Awards 2009 Nomination Form - Word Version

The Youth Forum Apollo Awards The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Young People’s Awards 2011

INTRODUCTION

The Youth Forum Apollo Awards is an opportunity for the Youth Forum to recognise and celebrate the achievement, development, success and commitments of young people in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea throughout the past year (September 2010 – October 2011).

TIPS FOR NOMINATION

All nominations must be submitted on an official application form. 1 application nominated per person. Think carefully about the category you choose and make sure it is the most relevant to the individual you are nominating. Please ensure that you only tick one category per application form. The application form and your reasons for nomination MUST be fully completed. Remember to give as much background information as possible and as much detail as you can about why the individual deserves the award. A person can NOT nominate themselves. If you have pictures, videos, CDs, examples of work or a supporting statement from another person, please submit them along with your nomination form. (Please note that CV’s will not be accepted as appropriate evidence).

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Anyone between the ages of 13 -19 nominate anyone who they think is worthy of receiving an award. However, you will need to have your nomination supported by a Teacher, Social Worker, Youth Worker or Play Worker who knows the individual(s) being nominated. Youth workers and adults working with young people can also nominate young people for awards, but not for the Adult Leader awards.

WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?

All the nominees must either live, work, attend education in the borough or use the borough’s youth service. For the category of adult leader, the nominee must be associated with an organisation within the Royal Borough as either a volunteer or a member of staff.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The criteria is listed under each category. In general, the judging panel will be looking for examples of progression, effort and achievement. Nominations will be judged against how far the individual(s) have come in terms of taking steps to further themselves or really making the most of an opportunity. The judges will be interested to see how much commitment has been shown to whatever it is they’ve been doing at any level. They will be looking to see how they have supported or helped others, or overcome difficulties, or how they have shared their experiences in order to benefit another person or group.

We receive hundreds of nominations each year; therefore the judges will be looking for examples of outstanding achievement and endeavour.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR COMPLETED FORM Send or hand delivered to: Brendon Read, Room G34, Isaac Newton Centre, 108A Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QS or email [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS ARE 5PM ON FRIDAY 25TH OF NOVEMBER 2011

Please note: The Judging Panel retain the right to disqualify any incomplete application. Award Categories

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP AWARDS (for young people) These award categories can be used to nominate an individual or group in the two age categories; 13 – 15 and 16 -19 (up to 25 if young person has a disability)

Award Category Description

1. Youth Forum Creative This category includes all aspects of the arts including Achievement Award performing, visual, creative writing, film/video and music. Awards will be given to those who have demonstrated a high level of commitment, progression and ability in one or more areas. 2. Youth Forum Sports This category includes all sports and physical activity, either Achievement Award competitive or non-competitive. Awards will be given to those who have demonstrated a high level of commitment, progress and ability in these areas. 3. Youth Forum Unsung Hero(s) This award acknowledges those who have demonstrated Award active involvement in their school, youth centre, play centre or wider community by promoting democracy, community safety and healthy lifestyles.

4.Youth Forum Personal This award acknowledges the achievement of those who have Achievements Award demonstrated courage and determination in overcoming adversity or difficulties in personal and/or social development. It also includes those who have demonstrated outstanding improvement in behaviour and attitude.

GROUP AWARDS (For young people) These award categories can be used to nominate a group only

5. Youth Forum Group Awards This category is for youth groups around the borough. These youth groups should work in their community. They should have actively participated in the borough, demonstrated good signs of team work and dedication within the group.

INDIVIDUAL/GROUP AWARD (for young people aged 13 to 25 and staff members)

6. Youth Forum Volunteers and This award acknowledges those who have gone that extra Citizenship Award mile in volunteering, shown a long-term commitment, given more than could have been expected and who have made an exceptional difference to their volunteer placement. 7. Youth Forum Adult Leader This award is for children/young people to recognise the Award dedication of a Royal Borough based adult leader, who has inspired or motivated them. 8. Youth Forum Club This award is for the youth club, service or project that has Contribution Award contributed to young people’s development. The youth forum recognises that all clubs contribute to young people’s development, but this award is for members of that service to nominate their service and say why the workers at that provision is special to them Youth Forum Awards 2011 Nomination Form

NOMINATION FORM Please note incomplete application forms will not be considered by the judging panel. If you are nominating a group/youth club boxes such as DOB or surname are not required to be filled out.

SECTION 1 - Your Details

First Name(s)

Surname Date of Birth

Contact Number Mobile Number

Work/Home Address

Post Code

Organisation (if applicable)

Relationship to Nominee (e.g. Social Worker/Teacher/Carer/Youth Worker/other)

SECTION 2 – Details of the young person/group/Youth club/adult leader you are nominating

First Name(s)

Surname Date of Birth

Do any of the nominees have a Disability of Learning Difficulty? Yes No Contact Number Mobile Number

Work/Home Address

Post Code

If you are nominating a group please tick and complete the attached template

SECTION 3 – Award Categories

Youth Forum Creative Achievement Award Youth Forum Sports Achievement Award Youth Forum Unsung Hero(s) Award Youth Forum Personal Achievements Award Youth Forum Group Award Youth Forum Volunteers and Citizenship Award Youth Forum Adult Leader Award Youth Forum Club Contribution Award

SECTION 4 – Where did you hear about the Youth Forum Awards?

Reasons for Nomination –Young Person/Group

Please remember to supply as much appropriate background information and details as possible. Please keep each section below to a maximum of 100 words. 1) Please comment when this young person or group has showed some form of progression in the last year. This can include formal and informal education settings, communication, transition and relationships. Refer to progress made and steps taken to further themselves. 5) Please comment on any other supporting evidence that you have attached. It is helpful to send us examples of work by the young person and/or group to highlight their achievements and for you, the nominator to make comments about this in this section.

2) Please comment when this young person or group showed significant effort in an activity or an event or has showed positive attitude towards their work. Talk about their attendance, commitment, outlook and approach to this project, creative thinking and making the most of an opportunity given to them.

3) Please comment when this young person or group showed some form of significant achievement. Why is this of importance? Did they achieve an accreditation or another award? Did they overcome any difficulties and/or barriers in order to gain this achievement?

4) Please comment when this young person or group showed evidence of good teamwork. Write an example where this individual and/or group has demonstrated working with and supporting others, talk about what they did, where and when this happened and the outcome of their contribution.

Reasons for Nomination – Youth Forum Adult Leader Award

Please tell us in no more than 500 words; why in your opinion the adult leader should receive a Youth Forum Award. 1) In this section think about your involvement with the adult leader, in reference to the extent they have supported, developed and inspired you or the organisation you are from. Reasons for Nomination – Youth Forum Club Contribution Award

Please tell us in no more than 500 words; why in your opinion the youth club, service or project should receive a Youth Forum Award. 1) In this section think about your involvement with the club, service or project, to what extent they have supported, developed and inspired you or the organisation you are from. YOUTH FORUM AWARDS GROUP NOMINATION

Group Name:

Name of Young Person Date of Birth Address Contact Number Disability or Learning Difficulty? Yes or No