THANKFUL community members are being urged to honour the unsung young heroes of Frome by nominating them for the first ever British Citizen Youth Awards (BCYA).
The BCYA is calling on local people to help them find under-16s from across the area who have positively impacted the community, helped a local charity or undertaken exceptional activities in support of others.
The awards, in association with Specsavers, have attracted attention from big name supporters and patrons and hope to shine a light on some of the nation’s brightest stars of the future.
Paul Rich, store director at Specsavers Frome said, “We’re delighted to be getting behind this award and would encourage our customers to nominate a friend or relative who has selflessly done something for the benefit of others. Our young people do so much and they deserve to be celebrated.”
Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of Specsavers, says, “The society we live in tomorrow will be shaped by the children of today, which is why championing amazing young role models is so very important.
“The young people that become the recipients of the first British Citizen Youth Awards will, I am sure, inspire other youngsters to emulate their good work and embody the spirit of transparency, integrity, determination and achievement that define these awards.”
Whether it’s someone special who selflessly supports a relative or friend, an inspiring individual who has overcome the odds to make a difference to other people’s lives or a community crusader who goes above and beyond for a good cause, nominations will be accepted until Friday 16th September.
For more information, please visit Specsavers at 19 Westway Centre, Frome, BA11 1BS, call 01373 451180 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/frome
