YouthLink Scotland awards

Dear Editor

Scotland’s national agency for youth work, YouthLink Scotland, is looking for local youth workers and volunteers, who make a real difference to the lives our young people, to be recognised at a national level.

We are seeking nominations from organisations and young people throughout Scotland for the NationalYouth Worker of the Year Awards 2017.

The 10th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards will be a celebration of the crucial work that is being done by the nation’s 80,000 youth workers, paid and voluntary. Volunteers clock up a staggering 13 million volunteer hours each year.

YouthLink Scotland is searching for outstanding examples of talent, dedication and commitment from across the voluntary and local authority sectors, as well as in the many support agencies and community organisations where youth work takes place.

Scotland has one of the most vibrant youth work sectors in the world. In every area, every day, thousands of youth workers are helping our young people to follow their dreams, build their confidence and realise their potential. We know that #youthworkchangeslives, so let’s nominate so we can celebrate some of these amazing people.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, January 16, 2017. An Awards Dinner to announce and celebrate the achievements of the finalists will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.

To find out more information about the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017 and to download a nomination form, visit theYouthLink Scotland website at www.youthlinkscotland.org Jim Sweeney MBE Chief Executive YouthLink Scotland