Youth Worker of the Year

Who's it for

It’s all about being exceptional. For the individual whose contribution to youth work is outstanding. This award is for a youth worker who's excelled at building positive relationships with young people, helping them to see their potential and fulfil it. Their faith inspires everything they do and they work to the highest standards of best practice. They are hard-working, patient and caring and a great example to young people.

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated person must be a part time or full time paid youth worker over the age of 18 serving in a church or organisation.

Youth Worker of the Year

2016 winner:

Becca Willett

Becca is youth worker at St Alban's Fulham where she works with local authorities to support young people in the community

Volunteer of the Year

Who's it for

It’s about being devoted. For the volunteer who shows wholehearted commitment in their service to young people. This award is for a volunteer who's shown exceptional commitment to Christian youth work, freely offering their time and energy to serve young people. They are passionate, skilled, reliable and servant-hearted. They are a hero of the youth work world and this Award celebrates all that they give to make youth work happen.

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated person must be an unpaid volunteer over the age of 18 serving in a church or organisation.

Volunteer of the Year

2016 winner:

Chris Haddon

Chris volunteers at the Hub in Halesowen where he takes time to listen and get to know the young people

Best Youth Work Employer

Who's it for

It’s about being nurturing. For the church or organisation that recognises the value of their youth workers. This award is for an employer who gives outstanding support to their youth workers. They invest in them, providing practical and spiritual support and encouragement. They're committed to training and ongoing personal development. They value not only what youth workers do for young people, but also the youth workers themselves.

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated employer must be a church or organisation who oversees or manages one or more part time or full time paid youth workers.

Best Youth Work Employer

2016 winner:

The Door, Stroud

Most Innovative Youth Work

Who's it for

It’s all about being pioneering - we're looking for a project that pushes the boundaries, creating new youth work for the next generation. This award is for a project or piece of work that's bursting with faith and creativity. It may involve a fresh approach in an existing context or show innovation in reaching out to new groups of young people. It will have successfully overcome challenges or filled a gap in Christian youth work.

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated project can be an event or short or long term programme run by a church or organisation.

Most Innovative Youth Work

2016 winner:

Diverse Church

Diverse Church supports young LGBT+ Christians in their faith

Best Youth Work Resource

Who's it for

It’s all about quality, the resource that no youth worker should leave home without. This award is for a resource that's a proved itself to be a genuine asset to Christian youth work. It will have been carefully researched and developed to the highest standard, with a commitment to excellence. It's creative, innovatiove and relevant, and will be used by youth workers again and again.

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated resource must be either a currently available book, media (dvd, cd etc), software application or other product that has been designed primarily for use in youth work.

Best Youth Work Resource

2016 winner:

Seriously Awkward, from the Children's Society

Seriously Awkward tackles important topics from a gentle, Christian perspective

Young Leader of the Year

Who's it for

It’s all about example. For a young leader whose faith in God and leadership inspires and influences their peers. This award will be given to a young Christian who is rooted in their local church and having significant influence on other young people around them. Their impact is in demonstrating leadership to their peers. Their relationship with Jesus influences their character and the vision with which they lead. They are humble and hard working, patient and willing to learn. They are a great example to young people

Who's eligible

To be eligible for this Award, the nominated person must be between 14 and 18 and a committed member of their local church.

Young Leader of the Year

2016 winner:

Jenny Hubball

Jenny leads the youth music group at Chellaston Methodist Church

2016 Youth Work Award Winners

Youth Worker of the Year

Sponsored by: Moorlands College
Prize: ipad

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by: London School of Theology
Prize: 4* hotel break

Best Youth Work Employer

Sponsored by: CPAS Ventures & Falcons
Prize: Team building day at 'Go Ape'

Most Innovative Youth Work

Sponsored by: CYM
Prize: £300 to spend on the project

Best Youth Work Resource

Sponsored by: Premier Youthwork
Prize: Full page advert in Premier Youthwork

Young Leader of the Year

Sponsored by: The Methodist Church
Prize: ipad mini

2016 Youth Work Award Winners

Youth Worker of the Year

Sponsored by: Moorlands College Prize: ipad

Youth Worker of the Year

Sponsored by: Moorlands College

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Youth Worker of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by: London School of Theology Prize: 4* hotel break

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by: London School of Theology

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Volunteer of the Year

Best Youth Work Employer

Sponsored by: CPAS Ventures & Falcons Prize: Team building day at 'Go Ape'

Best Youth Work Employer

Sponsored by: CPAS Ventures & Falcons

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Best Youth Work Employer

Most Innovative Youth Work

Sponsored by: CYM Prize: £300 to spend on the project

Most Innovative Youth Work

Sponsored by: CYM

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Most Innovative Youth Work

Best Youth Work Resource

Sponsored by: Premier Youthwork Prize: Full page advert in Premier Youthwork

Best Youth Work Resource

Sponsored by: Premier Youthwork

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Best Youth Work Resource

Young Leader of the Year

Sponsored by: The Methodist Church Prize: ipad mini

Young Leader of the Year

Sponsored by: The Methodist Church

Who's it for

Who's eligible

Young Leader of the Year

Sponsored by: Moorlands College
Prize: ipad

Sponsored by: London School of Theology
Prize: 4* hotel break

Sponsored by: CPAS Ventures & Falcons
Prize: Team building day at 'Go Ape'

Sponsored by: CYM
Prize: £300 to spend on the project

Sponsored by: Premier Youthwork
Prize: Full page advert in Premier Youthwork

Sponsored by: The Methodist Church
Prize: ipad mini