Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year nominations to close today

Spearheaded by the city’s Rotary Clubs alongside Wolverhampton Council, Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation, Express and Star, The Way Youth Zone and Waitrose, the award celebrates 13-19 year olds who live, learn or work in the city and have gone the extra mile to help other people or organisations.

It is backed by stars such including Wolves captain Conor Coady, soul sensation Beverley Knight and comedienne Doreen Tipton, who have all spoken on why they think the awards are vital for the city and its young people.

Wolverhampton Council’s education director, Meredith Teasdale, said: “We are lucky to have thousands of wonderfully talented young people across our city whose contributions deserve to be recognised.

“I would urge everybody to nominate a young person they know before the deadline, so that together we can share their success.”

Nominations can be made by family members, friends, teachers, youth leaders and other professionals, employers or anyone who has recognised the achievements of the young person in question.

The award will be made to a young person who was over the age of 13 on January 1, 2019 and under the age of 19 on August 31.

Candidates must live, study or work in Wolverhampton.

Visit wolverhamptonyoungcitizen.org.uk to nominate a young person and view videos from the award’s supporters.