Still chance to name your star

The Scarborough News and the borough mayor are urging people to nominate for a new awards ceremony for the area’s young people.

Along with our sister papers the Whitby Gazette and the Filey and Hun man by Mercury, plus Scarborough Borough Council and sponsor McCain, we are inviting entries for the first ever Young Stars 2017 – the Borough Children’s Awards.

The event is a new version of the successful Borough’s Big Thank You Awards, with the judging and sponsors this year changing to a dedicated family and youth focus instead.

Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club has generously agreed to provide the venue and refreshments for the inaugural event on April 3.

Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough Cllr Simon Green said: “I am delighted that Young Stars 2017 is providing a platform for the Borough to recognise the often unseen and unsung efforts of youths and children of all ages. Children often do things for others, either because they need to, or simply want to, which can impact on others’ lives so much in a positive way.

“Scarborough Borough Council is very pleased to be involved with this event, and we are very much looking forward to receiving what we know will be some very heartfelt nominations.”

Do you know of any helpers, carers, volunteers or anyone 16 or under who has done a good deed or act of kindness, or triumphed against adversity? Watch out for our entry form or nominate online at www.scarborough.gov.uk/ youngstars.