Shipon, Peer Education Manager: Harvey was a part of our peer education programme and was a great participant as he contributed and encouraged others immensely. He had great ideas for the film, as well as his enthusiasm was infectious. Although he had challenges and needs, he didn’t allow them to hinder him but used his experience to share with others and incorporate it into the message of the film they created. He is an inspiration to others, not just those who have similar issues, but to all young people. He thoroughly deserves the award.

David, Head of Prgrammes: Rose joined us through her college as she was interested in the work we do. Since joining she has been a great positive role model and an example to others. Her contribution in groups and workshops have been brilliant and helps her peer every chance she gets. She is funny and very uplifting, as she brings a good energy to all the groups and everyone response well to her. The group all agreed she deserves this award.

Jesse, Peer Mentoring Link Officer: When Sayim first joined us, he wasn’t too sure about our work and seemed a little uninterested. But after explaining the programme the opportunity to be involved in filmmaking he lit up and was very involved in the programme. He became the lead in the project with great ideas and stories to create a peer education film, especially around the group challenges and disabilities, he was a great leader for the group and encouragement to others. He thoroughly deserves the reward, and the group agrees.

Atifa, Peer Mentoring Coordinator: Delisha has been with us for a long time involved in our youth club sessions but has also been involved in every one of our youths led volunteering programmes. This includes community events, peer mentoring, champions and peer education. She encourages her whole family to come to our events as well as her friends. She always shows up to support our work and volunteer. She is a great ambassador for our work and such a great positive role model to others. She has a bright future, and we are proud to give her this award.

Aleffa, Peer Mentoring Officer: Tejhaan has been with us for a long time as a participant of our drop in session. But as he got older he started to get involved in more programme and has become a real advocate for our work and encouragement to others. Every time he comes to the sessions he is an ambassador for FYA, encourages others to get involved in the activities and join the different opportunities we have. He attends every single session with great enthusiasm and sets a great example to everyone else. He has a great attitude and everyone enjoys his presence. He really deserves this award.