Telford & Wrekin Council launches new award scheme
Telford & Wrekin Council is launching a new annual award scheme for children and young people across the borough.
The Telford Tommy’s recognise young people who have made a difference to their community or improved and enriched their own or others’ lives.
The scheme is the brainchild of the Telford and Wrekin Young People’s Forum and the Youth Participation Steering Group.
The name “Tommy’s” was devised in honour of Thomas Telford, whose passion for innovation and enterprise made the town that is named after him what it is today.
The aim of the scheme is for the children and young people who have been nominated and who fit the relevant category to all receive a certificate.
One outstanding young person or group will be the first name put up in a newly established Walk Of Fame in Telford Town Park.
The Walk Of Fame will be a permanent installation near to the multi use games area of the Town Park. In future, the name of all special, high profile award winners in the borough will be included on the Walk Of Fame.
This certificate will have been signed by Laura Johnston, Director of Children and Family Services at Telford & Wrekin Council, and Councillor Paul Watling, cabinet member for Children, Young People and Families.
Award categories include:
- Caring for or volunteering to help others
- Fundraising
- Triumph over personal adversity
- Bravery and courage
- Involvement in community projects
- Contribution to school, training or college
- Learning in non formal environments
- Sports, hobbies, arts and culture
- Business, innovation and enterprise
- Acting as a voice other children and young people
- Raising the positive profile of children and young people
Councillor Paul Watling, cabinet member for Children, Young People and Families, said: “I am delighted that we are able to launch the Telford Tommy’s which is going to provide us with a wonderful way of recognising the efforts and achievements of our children and young people.
“The idea of the Walk of Fame is another excellent addition to the Town Park and will mean that those who win special awards receive permanent public recognition by being part of it.”
Children, young people and young person’s groups can be nominated by visiting www.telford.gov.uk/telfordtommys and nominations close on November 30.
