The Children & Young People Now Awards have become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families. Now in their eleventh year, these awards provide a great source of pride and recognition for all those who strive day in, day out, to improve the lives of others. They offer an opportunity to raise the profile of projects and initiatives to funders and the general public.

And they present a tremendous showcase of learning and best practice from across the country that can be an inspiration to all. The awards recognise initiatives from the public, private and voluntary sector that work with children and young people from birth to adolescence as well as their families. Initiatives might be aimed at all children and families within a community or targeted at those who are the most vulnerable or disadvantaged.

Crucially, entrants must be able to provide evidence that what they have done has had a positive impact on people’s lives.

We hope you will be inspired to enter the Awards and achieve the wider recognition that your organisation’s achievements deserve. See the Children & Young People Now awards website for more details and to make your nominations.

Key Dates:

• Entry Deadline: 1st July 2016
• Judging: July and August 2016
• Shortlist Announced: Beginning of September 2016
• Awards Ceremony: 24th November 2016