Thanks to the input of members, partners and supporters, 2017 has been a very positive year for the Awards Network, achieving increased membership and recognition. Some highlights include:
Achievement of 91,000 youth awards recorded over 12 months
The publication of Amazing Things 4
Launch of our new website www.awardsnetwork.org
Increased Awards Network engagement across a wide spectrum of organisations and sectors;
Growing awareness of the value and importance of youth awards to learner journeys and to key policy goals on attainment, equity and Developing the Young Workforce
Positive recognition for our work during a recent Parliamentary Debate on Year of Young People.
YoYP2018 provides a fantastic opportunity to promote youth awards and the wider achievements of young people and to ensure that more people are awards aware.
Kicking off the celebrations at the beginning of Year of Young People 2018, we are delighted that Shirley-Anne Somerville, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, will be our guest speaker at an Awards Network Parliamentary Reception on 23rd January. Young people will share their award journeys, illustrating the impact of youth awards on life chances and choices. Hugh Aitken CBE, CBI Scotland Director, has also kindly agreed to speak, highlighting the value attributed by employers to the skills and aptitudes developed through youth awards. Requests to attend the Parliamentary Reception should be emailed to office@youthscotland.org.uk by 11 January 2018.
In the meantime, best wishes to you all for a peaceful and relaxing Christmas and great achievements for 2018!
