
Help us celebrate Bristol’s young heroes by nominating a young person today.
The young person you are nominating needs to live in a BS Postcode and be aged between 11-19.
Empower your young person!
Of nominees reported a significant boost in self-confidence, aspiration and said they were more likely to try something new.
Being a Bristol Young Hero has also given me the confidence to join the Bristol City Youth Council where I am part of a group. Making a big difference!
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Nomination advice
Gemma’s top tips for nominations
Dates to mark in your diaries
Nominations open 1st Feb 2023
Nominee’s reception 16th May 2023
Awards night 7th July 2023
Purposeful Pathways September 2023
How it works
1. Nominations
Nominate a young person aged 11-19 with a BS postcode who deserves to be recognised and celebrated. Pick one of our categories and submit one application per young person.
2. Judging Rounds
We have two stages of judging. The first stage is done by the Youth Council where they will choose 3 finalists per category. The second round is done by business representatives in the City who will choose one winner per category.
3. Finalists are announced
Nominators will be contacted to let them know whether their nomination has been successful. All finalists will be announced via our social media.
4. Filming & Headshots
All nominators will be visited by Community of Purpose and a videographer from Studio Duo to tell us why they have nominated their finalists. This video will be shown on the night of the awards. All finalists will be visited by Community of Purpose to have a headshot taken. Three dates will be provided at the time of nomination.
5. Nominees Reception
All finalists and nominators to attend the Nominee’s Reception on Wednesday 17th May 2023. This is an opportunity for the finalists to meet each other, meet the sponsor of their category and to collect their certificate and voucher.
6. Awards night
All finalists will receive 3 tickets including their own to attend the awards night on Friday 7th July 2023. The finalists will choose who they bring on the night of the awards. The night will be where we announce the winners of each category. All finalists will receive a goody bag on the night.
7. Positive Pathways
All finalists will be taken on a journey of self-discovery, increased resilience, confidence, and genuine opportunity. Where they will learn about goal setting, values and purpose and be introduced to mentors to help them with the next stage of their journey. This will begin in September.
Nominate
Bristol Young Heroes awards is an annual event, so please keep an eye out for when nominations open again. A good way to keep up to date is by signing up to our newsletter below.
Each nomination is shortlisted and judged on the following criteria:
1. How strongly the nominees’ actions relate to the category they are nominated for
2. Passion & Ability to inspire
3. Clear set of values
4. Commitment to community
5. Selflessness & Acceptance of others
6. Ability to overcome obstacles and adversity
7. Courage
8. Perseverance
9. Generosity
10. Compassion
11. Hope
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