YOUNG STAR AWARDS
BFSWS Cyprus is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Young Stars Awards. This event aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of young individuals within British Forces Cyprus who have demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership and dedication in various fields.
Nominations are now open to young individuals within the British Forces Cyprus community between the ages of 5 and 18. Categories include community service, school achievement, sports and environmental sustainability.
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Closing date for nominations is 22nd March 2024 and the awards will be announced at a presentation ceremony in May 2024..
CATEGORIES
COMMUNITY SERVICE​
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This award is to recognise individuals who have given something back to their community. They may have volunteered their time, organised a local fundraiser or have developed something that has helped people in their local community.
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT​
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This award will recognise young people celebrating an academic or school-based achievement. This might be an individual who has studied hard to improve their grades, has made significant progress or excelled in a certain subject, or is working hard to improve their attendance and enjoy learning, which has had a positive impact in school or helped other pupils.
SPORTS​
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This award is for individuals and groups who have made achievements relating to sports. This might include individuals who have excelled in their sport or those who go the extra mile to support their teammates to make achievements of their own.
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS​
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This award is aimed at individuals and groups who are excelling in the creative arts.
YOUNG CARER​
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Aimed at individuals who have caring responsibilities for a parent, grandparent, sibling or other family member, and support them with any aspect of their care. This might include helping with medication or medical appointments, personal care such as helping them get washed/dressed or helping them eat, or supporting them with household activities such as cooking or cleaning.
SERVICE TO THE ENVIRONMENT​
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This award is for those who have dedicated their time and effort into looking after the environment or are working on an initiative to help their school, group or community with green initiatives, such as reducing their carbon footprint or recycling.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD​
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This award is for individuals and groups who have made achievements relating to sports. This might include individuals who have excelled in their sport or those who go the extra mile to support their teammates to make achievements of their own.
THE ANN MACDOUGALL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD​
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Ann, who passed away in 2022, supported and recognised the achievements of young people through the SSAFA Young Achiever Awards for many years. Category winners will go forward for consideration by the judging panel who will decide on an exceptional young person as the overall winner – and the recipient of the Ann MacDougal award.
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any queries please contact us on the details below:​
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t: (00357) 2596 3609