There is still time make nominations to the 2024 Tendring Youth Awards.

The awards celebrate amazing accomplishments by young people who live, study or work in Tendring, across a wide range of categories; as well as adults who support them.

The deadline for nominations for the eighth awards ceremony is fast approaching on 21st April, ahead of the gala awards evening taking place in July.

Harwich Haven Authority are for the fifth year headline sponsors of the Tendring Youth Awards; with the awards also supported by Tendring District Council and Essex County Council.

Other sponsors are the Princes Theatre, Actual Radio, Halterman Carless, Aquinas Provisions Ltd, Latimer by Clarion Housing Group and TimeLine Auctions.

Newly introduced for 2024 is a Young Life Saver Award, to recognise young people who have either directly saved a life, or who have taught and shared skills to train others to do so.

This joins the existing ten categories such as Community Improvement and Environmental Initiative – both of which come with a bursary for the winner – and the Unsung Hero award for adults who support young people.

Individuals or groups of young people, such as youth organisations, can be nominated; while the various categories recognise academic achievement, inspirational caring, work in the community and efforts to help the environment, among others.

A panel of judges assess the nominations after the deadline closes and compile a shortlist of finalists, who will be invited to the glitzy presentation evening at Clacton’s Princes Theatre.

Karen O’Connor, Chairwoman of the Tendring Youth Awards, said young people could only be recognised for their achievements if they were nominated.

“We have already received some fantastic entries; but we’re sure there are more amazing young people out there worthy of consideration too,” Karen said.

“The judges can only look at the nominations put forward, so we need your help to submit entries for people you know, work or volunteer with. There is no limit to the number of nominations you can submit, so why not put a young person forward in every category?

“These awards are a fantastic way to recognise young people’s achievements, whether they have done something brilliant or simply go the extra mile in everyday life. So don’t delay, and put in your nomination now!”

To nominate someone for a Tendring Youth Award, complete an online nomination form at https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/tendring-youth-awards or request a form and submit it via thetendringyouthawards@gmail.com – alternatively you can fill it out and return it by post to Tendring Youth Awards (Nominations), Town Hall, Clacton, CO15 1SE.