A teenager from Arnold could be recognised for her volunteer work at an award ceremony shining the spotlight on Nottinghamshire’s inspirational young people.
14-year-old Naomi Maclaren has been nominated for this year’s 4Uth awards, organised by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Naomi began volunteering when she was just 13, making a choice to give her time and skills to the community.
Organisers say ‘she has been nominated for being mature beyond her years and making significant steps in her skills and ability to teach performing arts.’
The closing date for nominations is tomorrow (Friday, June 21) with nominations already coming in thick and fast from youth leaders, teachers , family members and peers.
Councillor Philip Owen, the county council’s chairman of the Children and Young People’s committee, said: “We have already been receiving nominations that are truly inspirational and reflect the community spirit and selfless efforts of so many young people from every part of the county.
“The 4Uth awards are a celebration of young people and how they can make a real difference, whether it is a young person caring for people around them, their work on community projects or their volunteering efforts.”
A judging panel made up of the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, the chairman of the Young People’s Board and other senior county council officers will select an overall winner to be unveiled at an Awards evening at County Hall on Friday, 22 November. District winners will be announced in early September.
Council leader, Councillor Kay Cutts said:“The 4Uth awards are a wonderful way to highlight how many of our young people across the county are triumphing over adversity.
“There is still time to make a young person’s day and shine a spotlight on their special achievements.”
Read more about the awards by visiting www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/4uth
