A group of young members from Dudley’s children in care council have launched the annual Children in Care & Care Leavers Awards.

This celebration of achievements aims to acknowledge the young people that have made a positive impact to their lives and others around them. Categories include the make a difference award, super skill award, heart of gold award, job and enterprise award and moving on award specifically for care leavers.

Nomination entries can be made online up until 31st January and there are ten award categories with age ranges for nominee's running betwen 8 to 11+. The ceremony will take place on 29th April 2022 at Dudley College. Ruth Buttery, cabinet member for children and young people said:

“The awards are designed to inspire children and young people to strive for success, knowing that the council is behind them every step of the way.

"They provide an opportunity for a child or young person to get the recognition they deserve and demonstrates how proud we are of their progression to adulthood.

"I look forward to these awards every year and never fail to be inspired by the drive, compassion and achievements of our children and young people in care."

For further information including that categories and nominee criteria’s, visit Dudley Council's CIC Awards page.