Child Friendly Leeds Awards

This award recognises an amazing child or young person (0 to 18 years or up to 25 with additional needs) who has helped make a difference in Leeds.  

For example: someone who works with their friends, family and community to help and inspire others and effect positive change.  

This award recognises an inspirational youth group whose members are up to the age of 25 years who have made a difference in Leeds.  

For example: a group who work together to help and inspire others and effect positive change in their local community or city.  

This award is for someone 21 years and above doing extraordinary things to help improve the lives of children and young people in Leeds.  

For example: someone who goes that extra mile to care for, inspire or support children and young people.  

This award recognises the fantastic opportunities and invaluable support that children and young people receive from the arts and cultural organisations or individuals in Leeds who engage, inspire and motivate through activity delivered either in or out of school.  

For example: this might include film, drama, dance, art and music opportunities delivered by companies, organisations, museums, galleries, libraries, community groups or individuals as part of the Leeds 2023 year of culture.  

This award recognises the remarkable individuals, projects and organisations who have positively contributed to one of the Child Friendly Leeds 12 wishes which were developed with children and young people in 2022.  

Themes of the wishes include supporting children and young people:  

1. with their mental health
2. by providing and promoting safe places to play
3. to have their voice heard
4. to celebrate difference and diversity
5. to take action to address climate change
6. to travel safely
7. to access fun things to do
8. who are living in poverty
9. to make healthy choices
10. to enjoy and engage in learning
11. to access employment opportunities
12. to help make Leeds a more inclusive and accessible city

This award recognises a fantastic place for children and young people in Leeds.  

For example: somewhere that children and young people feel is their favourite place to go and experience – somewhere they find welcoming, inclusive to all, fun, safe, clean and inspiring.  

This award is to recognise a business/organisation that is making a significant contribution to our child friendly city ambitions.  

For example: a business dedicating staff time and resources to support young people in their careers by providing work placements, supported internships or skills sessions or supporting families in need to access free or discounted leisure activities. Or, an organisation working directly with children and young people, involving them in planning and delivering projects or providing mentoring and volunteering opportunities.