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The RBKC Youth Council & Young K&C Ambassadors have co-produced this event to highlight and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of young people across our borough.

These awards honour the achievements of young individuals who have made a significant impact through leadership, creativity, sports, community involvement, and more.

Join us in recognising the next generation of change-makers!

Who can be nominated?

We invite nominations for young people aged 11-19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities). Nominees must live, work, or study within the borough. Please note: While anyone can nominate, individuals cannot nominate themselves.

How to nominate

To nominate a young person, simply fill out our online nomination form. If you prefer a paper form, you can request one by contacting us at youthparticipation@rbkc.gov.uk.

• Nominations open on Monday, September 8^th, 2025.
• The nomination deadline is Friday, October 17th, 2025.

• Official awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9pm.

Don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on the outstanding youth in your community, so nominate someone you know today.

👉 Submit nominations here: www.rbkc.gov.uk/young-leaders-awards

👉 Reserve you seat here: Kensington and Chelsea's Young Leaders Awards 2025 Tickets, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Award categories

• Volunteer of the year: recognising significant contributions to the community through volunteering, for example in sports, creativity, support roles, charity work, or organising events and marches
• Voice and Leadership Award: recognising someone who speaks up for others, leads by example, or has driven positive change through campaigning or organising
• Young Carer of the Year: recognising a young person who provides vital care and support to a family member while balancing school, work, and their own wellbeing
• Creative Achievement Award: celebrating outstanding creative work, of any artform, from visual art, writing and theatre to digital creators, designers, and musicians
• Environmental Champion: for a young person taking real action on the environment - campaigning, projects, or practical work that makes their community greener
• Growth and Resilience Award: celebrating personal progress. Overcoming barriers, building confidence, or showing determination through difficult circumstances
• Sports Excellence Award: honouring dedication, achievement, or leadership in sport and physical activity, on or off the field
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion: recognising a young person who has made a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of others, in line with the priorities of our Children and Young People’s Plan
• STEM Award: for achievement in science, technology, engineering, or maths

• Group Achievement Award: celebrating a youth group, project team, or collective (eg podcast group, youth project, band, sports team, campaign group) that achieved something together

The Awards ceremony

Winners will be celebrated at a special in-person award ceremony on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at Kensington Town Hall. The event will feature refreshments, performances, and networking opportunities, offering a chance to connect with inspiring young people and community leaders.

Who can attend?

• Nominees
• Nominators
• Young people (11- 19, up to 25 with SEND) who live, work, study, or participate in youth activities in the borough
• People who work directly with youth
• Friends and families of young attendees

Event details:

• Location: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8 7NX
• Doors open: 6pm
• Event start: 6.30pm
• Event end: 8.30pm
• Refreshments provided

Event Registration

If you would like to attend the award show as a guest, please sign up using the following link: Kensington and Chelsea's Young Leaders Awards 2025 Tickets, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

We advise you to book your place as early as possible. Both individual and group bookings will be a “first come first serve” basis, once capacity is reached, we will close the event booking platform.

Judging Process

All nominations will be carefully reviewed by a panel of young judges from the RBKC Youth Council and Young K&C’s Youth Ambassadors. Our peer-judging process ensures that the voices of young people are at the heart of recognising these achievements.

What’s at stake?

Winners will receive trophies recognising their hard work and achievements. We are also exploring sponsorship opportunities, which may include career networking or additional prizes, so stay tuned for more details.

Contact us

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out by sending an email to:
youthparticipation@rbkc.gov.uk.

We can’t wait to hear about the amazing young people making a difference in RBKC. Start nominating today and help us celebrate youth excellence.