Nominations for the High Sheriff Youth Awards 2025/26 are now open!
This is your chance to showcase the fantastic work your charity or voluntary group is doing to support young people in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, and Stockton.
Important!
If your group already received an award from this scheme in March 2025, you can’t apply this time. But we’d love you to forward this opportunity to any groups you know working with young people in the region.
What are the High Sheriff Youth Awards?
The awards, supported by the High Sheriff of County Durham, Michael Poole, recognise and celebrate groups that make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
They’re also an opportunity to recognise and congratulate young people for their achievements.
This year, we especially want to celebrate groups who:
- Support young people with their mental health
- Work with young offenders and/or work with young people to stay away from crime
- Help young people become positive role models in their communities
How to nominate for the High Sheriff Youth Awards
You have to nominate your own group or organisation. If you know of any groups who you think deserve to be recognised for their work with young people, make sure to let them know about this scheme.
- Check the guidelines: make sure you read our nomination guidelines first
- Nominate your group: fill in our online nomination form, remember to include a summary about your group and how you support young people, clearly linking to the above themes
- Submit your nomination: make sure your application is submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 23 November 2025
What happens next?
We aim to have a decision for you by Friday 19 December 2025.
If your group is shortlisted, you’ll need to attend the awards ceremony on Tuesday 10 February 2026 ; you can bring along three beneficiaries from your group.
We’ll share more details on the awards ceremony in early 2026.
Need help?
If you have any questions or need help completing your application, our team are here for you. Get in touch with us on email or phone.
0191 378 6340
