Good news! We’ve extended the Youth Awards nomination deadline until Friday 24th April 2026!
Between school holidays, family time, trips away and food festival fun, we know some brilliant nominations might not have made it in yet — and they deserve to be recognised!
You’ve got 4 more days… don’t miss the chance to nominate an incredible young person.
This is your chance to recognise a young person who’s doing something special — whether that’s showing leadership, helping others, achieving in sport or the arts, or simply making a real difference in the community.
If someone comes straight to mind, don’t leave it for later.
Nominate here: Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 – Microsoft Form
The deadline for all nominations is Friday 24th April 2026!
The Youth Awards evening will take place on Monday 22nd June 2026 – The Awards Evening is an invitation only event!
Rules
- Nomination applications to be open for parent, carer, youth group organisers, school personnel, peers.
- You cannot nominate yourself for an award.
- The nominated person must be a resident of Bishop Auckland or attend a school or regularly attend a group or activity in Bishop Auckland.
- Nomination dates will be open from 23rd March 2026 to the 24th April 2026. Late nominations will not be considered.
- Nominations must not exceed 300 words and be submitted on the online form (hard copies are available).
- A panel of judges will select the winners. This will consist of 3 members of the Town Council.
- We aim to notify winners by early May 2026.
- Individual winners will be able to attend the award ceremony with up to 2 adults only (sorry there is no capacity at the venue to extend this invitation).
- Group winners will be able to attend with up to 10 group members and two leaders.
- The awards will take place on Monday 22nd June 2025 at from 5:30pm at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
- Winners parents/guardians will be asked to sign for use of photographs for media/social media and however else Bishop Auckland Town Council choose to use the photographs. Declining to consent will not hinder a person winning.
For more information on the Youth Awards and how to submit a nomination, please email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk or contact the office on 01388 207110.
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