feature: Young Heroes

5 August 2008

Haringey Council organised the inaugural Young Haringey Heroes event to celebrate the achievements of children and young people.

The special event was held at the Sixth Form Centre in Tottenham, with young people being presented with awards in a number of categories to reflect their wide range of activities and achievements.

There were two age categories: junior awards for young people aged 12 and under and senior awards for those aged 13 and over.

More than 200 nominations were received from schools, faith groups, community groups and neighbours.

Cllr Liz Santry, cabinet member for children and young people, said:

“We are delighted to mark the achievements of this remarkable group of young people who deserve public acclaim for their work, commitment and success – much of which goes unseen and unrecognised.

“They show what great, talented and positive young people we have in Haringey.”

Young Carer Award

For remarkable children and young people who in addition to their caring responsibilities, have used their life experience to raise awareness of young carers or achieved other personal goals.

• Junior winner – Lauren McCall
  Sponsored by Haringey Council’s Children and Young People’s Service
• Senior winner – Meera Thakker
  Sponsored by NCH

Supporting Peers Award

For those individuals who have demonstrated commitment to supporting their peers, either as a peer mediator or buddy, or acting as a positive role model in their community.

• Junior winner – Rosie Krause
  Sponsored by the Big Lottery’s Children’s Play Programme
• Senior winner – Nathanial Dalson
  Sponsored by Connexions

Sport Achievement Award

Individuals who have shown determination, hard work and talent in sport.

• Junior winner – George Kapanadze
  Sponsored by Haringey Council Recreation Services
• Senior winner – Ali Jawad
  Sponsored by the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation

Music and Performing Arts Award

For children and young people who have demonstrated creativity, exceptional talent and dedication to performance and music.

• Senior winner – Orlando Byron
  Sponsored by Haringey Council’s Children and Young People’s Service

Young Entrepreneur Award

For those who have taken an idea and shown creative thinking in realising a dream.

• Winner – The MPower/Markfield project. Emma Goodman and Laverne Thomas received the award on behalf of the project.
  Sponsored by Alexandra Palace

Outstanding Positive Contribution Award

For exceptional individuals who have achieved something amazing despite challenging circumstances, for either their peers or their community.

• Junior winner – Sakinah Vanloo-Pryce
• Senior winner – Channing Hart
  Sponsored by the Metropolitan Police

Outstanding Academic Progress Award

For the young person who has achieved academic progress and demonstrated extraordinary commitment.

• Junior winner – Abondance Matanda
  Sponsored by Haringey Council’s Children and Young People’s Service
• Senior winner – Marlon Wijeyasinghe
  Sponsored by Haringey 14-19 Team and the Learning and Skills Council

Young Volunteer Award

For those children and young people who have dedicated their free time to help others.

• Fabrice Yala
  Sponsored by Tottenham Hotspur FC

Visual Arts Award

For children and young people who have demonstrated creativity, imagination and exceptional talent in an area of creative and visual arts, such as digital media or sculpture.

• Junior winner – Louis Kalyango
• Senior winner – Shannen Gilbert
  Sponsored by Exposure

Outstanding progress by a child or young person new to the UK

For the individual who has progressed and developed since arriving in the UK, either in school, English language or in engaging with their peers and community.

• Junior winner – Phuong Nguyen
  Sponsored by Haringey Council’s Children and Young People Service
• Senior winner – Mirella Confederant
  Sponsored by Haringey Safer Communities

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