Final chance to nominate for Inspirational YoungStars Awards 2024

This is the final call for nominations to the Inspirational YoungStars Awards.

The Cambridge Charity Fundraisers and the Cambridge Independent have teamed up for the third year to stage the awards.

Ian Darler established the Inspirational YoungStars Awards, supported by the Cambridge Independent. Picture: Keith Heppell

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday, 9 June.

The ceremony is to be held at the Cambridge United Signature Suite on the evening on Friday, 5 July, and the awards will recognise youngsters between the ages of 7 and 16 with a special story to tell.

Do you know a youngster who has gone above and beyond in the community? Someone who has put other people’s needs first with an act of fundraising? A young person who has shown bravery to help others or save life? Or a young carer who has gone above and beyond what would be expected of someone of their age? If the answer is yes, we want to hear their stories.

The winners of the Inspirational Youngstars Awards 2022. Picture: Keith Heppell

There are four categories in which to nominate someone.

They are Young Carer, Outstanding Bravery, Fundraiser and Unsung Hero, and nominations can be made by filling in the form below.

Ian Darler, of Cambridge Charity Fundraisers, who is also well known as Cambridge United’s stadium manager, said: “The awards shine a light on the incredible things children undertake to help others and also to overcome the personal challenges in life and I urge parents, grandparents and friends to nominate a young star.”

In addition to the Cambridge Independent, the awards are also supported this year by AR Aspinall and Sons, Baxter Storey, Cambridge United, Cambridge United FC Lottery, Cambridgeshire FA, CamClad Contractors, CB Groundworks and Construction, COEL, Cooper Trophies, Mead Plant & Grab, Mick George Ltd, Premier Travel, Regent Construction, Rocket, and Tesco.

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The awards will be hosted again this year by Jonathan Park.