Nominations Due Now; First TCI Nat’l Youth Awards

#TurksandCaicos, September 15, 2023 – The General Public is hereby invited to submit nominations for the National Youth Awardee and the National Youth Organization Awardee. Nominations close on September 17^th.

Here are the details:

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social services proudly announces the inarguable National Youth Awards. Which will take place on 27^th September 2023 at Beaches TCI under the Theme “Building TCI Through Volunteerism”. The National Youth Awards is one of the key events that will take place during the Youth Week celebrations that begins on September 24^th and ends on the National Youth Day holiday September 29^th.

The objective of the National Youth Awards, is to identify and recognize youth leaders and organizations doing incredible work towards the nation’s development and betterment of the society.

The National Youth Awards are a new and unique way to celebrate the diversity of young people in Turks and Caicos Islands and encourage them to engage in their community by recognizing the achievement of some, and thereby inspiring the achievement of many.

There are two major Award Categories that the public is being asked to submit nominations for, these are:

The National Youth Award

The National Youth Awardee must be:

• Between 18-35 years
• Currently, actively involved in community/ group/ organization during year and prior to awards year.
• Utilize special skills/ talents to impact positively on others/ community
• Involved for at least 2 years.
• Of sound character, responsible, good role model

Second category includes: Youth Organization Award

 This award will be given to youth organizations that has contributed to youth development significantly in particular at national level.  The categories include :

1. Outstanding in Community Development Projects
2. outstanding in Community Impact/ through voluntary service
3. Outstanding in Community Spirits/ building relationships

Application submissions can be made at :

National Youth Award Application

https://forms.gle/dvt1aKFZ5sXySopCA

Youth Organization Award Application

https://forms.gle/KczgNSLJJ8qv99QB7

The deadline for submission is 17^th September 2023

Nominations for other awards will be submitted by specific groups and organizations reflecting specific requirements and interests.

For further details including nomination forms and other award categories please visit the Department of Youth TCI facebook and Instagram pages