The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards
The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards turn the spotlight on the extraordinary achievements of young individuals in our community. These awards are dedicated to recognising the inspirational efforts and accomplishments of our young people who are shaping a brighter future with their unwavering determination and selfless actions.
Founded by the Rotary Club of Taunton, and now in their 17th year, the awards are jointly organised by Passion for Somerset CIC and Bridgwater & Taunton College and sponsored by This is Gravity with invaluable support from our partner organisations.
These awards celebrate the often unsung heroes among our Somerset young people. We honour those who have made a significant impact in the past year - whether through advocating for others, pursuing their dreams, or selflessly serving their community.
Nominated by the public and chosen by a panel of judges, our deserving winners are honoured in a ceremony at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater.
The Awards Evening
The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024, 6.30pm to 9pm
at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater
An evening of celebration and recognition of Somerset's finest young people.
This will be a truly special evening filled with pride, joy and above all, the brilliant stories of our award winners.
Nominations
Now Closed
If you know an inspirational young person who deserves to be recognised, nominate them for one of our ten categories:
Sporting Achievement Award
This award will highlight the very best excellence and achievement from young person or team in a sporting activity.
Passion for Somerset brings the people of Somerset together, supports its members, organises activities and initiatives for the greater good and works with individuals, communities and businesses throughout the county. No other organisation does what they do - bringing together the historic county of Somerset and its three unitary authorities under one banner to promote the Somerset brand.
Care Award
A young person who cares for a family member/neighbour and is making a real difference to their life.
The first for news, sport, events, M5 traffic & travel in Taunton, Bridgwater, Chard, Yeovil, Glastonbury, Ilminster and beyond.
Charity/VolunteerHero
This award will honour a deserving young person/people who have been inspirational in their work to go above and beyond to help others.
The primary voluntary and community sector youth work organisation in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first.
Community Hero
A selfless act by a young person/group that has made a real impact on their community, for example, litter picking, to fundraising and everything in between.
The trust aims to provide all members of the local community with the opportunity to access quality sport, physical activity, and wellbeing provision whatever their age, gender or ethnicity.
Environmental Award
This award aims to highlight a young person/group who are dedicated to making a difference to the environment, whether they are doing their bit to help the fight against climate change, or cleaning up the streets in their local area etc.
Innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking, Gravity is part of an ecosystem that plays a critical role in supporting UK’s response to major challenges facing the world today. Their mission is to create thousands of high-quality jobs at a new centre for clean growth is connected to and supported by the region’s innovative, collaborative spirt.
Outstanding Courage Award
Has a young person shown incredible courage, with an act that truly impacted on the life/lives of another.
We bring together produce from some of the region’s best farmers, artisan food makers, coffee roasters and bakers.
Young Person of the Year Award
This is for a young person who has shown true dedication to their cause, whether that be fundraising for a cause, excelling academically or anything else that has really made them stand out in their efforts.
BTC has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally as a highly successful provider of education and training, located in the heart of Somerset with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington.
Championing Positive Mental Health Award
Do you know a young person who takes small actions every day to nurture and build their own mental resilience and emotional wellbeing? Do they go the extra mile to support and connect with others to help shift how people think about positive mental health? The young person’s positive behaviour should inspire others to show compassion and kindness
Supporting young people’s mental health via experts in training teachers and parents using evidence-based concepts and theories that make a real difference to young people's lives.
Art and Culture Award
This award will highlight the very best excellence and achievement from young person or team in the Arts or cultural activity
Upholding the Rotary mantra of ‘service above self’, the club endeavours to make a difference and respond to the changing and increasingly diverse needs of today’s world by offering support and hope at home and aboard.
Sandy Padgett Award
Awarded to someone who has done something exceptional – the judges are looking for something that catches their eyes as being extra special.
Delivering outstanding policing to everyone in Avon and Somerset. Serve. Protect. Respect.
Nominate an exceptional young individual
and celebrate the Pride of Somerset. The last date to submit nominations is Friday 8 March 2024.
*Please note: all nominees must be under the age of 21.
