People are being reminded that they have until 13 February to nominate a young person for a Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Young Person of the Year Award
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 13 to 19 across the city and county. Anyone can nominate a young person for an award, and family, friends, teachers, and other professionals and community leaders are being urged to nominate inspiring young people in their communities.
There are four categories people can nominate their chosen young person for - Young Person of Courage, Young Volunteer, Young Leader, and Young Artist.
This annual award event is an opportunity for us all to come together to recognise the individual talents of our young people and the celebrate the outstanding contributions they make to their local communities.
As Lord-Lieutenant I am privileged to meet so many fantastic young people across the city and county, but without your support and insightful nominations these awards simply cannot take place.
The award categories are intended to highlight the bravery, creativity, strength of spirit and selflessness of our young people. So, I and my judging panel are once again asking you to help us find the most inspiring young people aged 13 to 19 across the city and county. We look forward to hearing about the remarkable efforts of our young people.
Person:Mike Kapur OBE CStJ, Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire
The award scheme is open to all 13 to 19-year-olds living or attending full-time education in Leicester or Leicestershire. Nominations can be made by other young people, their school, parent, or carer, as well as any other agency or individual.
The closing date for this year’s nominations is 13 February 2026. For more information about the awards and to complete the online nomination, visit the Lord-Lieutenant's website.
A panel of judges, which will include young people and is chaired by Deputy Lieutenant Sally Bowie, will consider all nominations meeting the criteria for the award. The judges will shortlist three young finalists in each category of the award.
The finalists will each receive a framed certificate together with a prize.
Category winners will be announced at the ceremony - each winner receiving a prize to the value of £500.
The overall Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year also receives a special trophy.
The finalists and their parents or guardians will be invited to a special ‘red carpet’ awards evening and dinner, hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant.
The awards are sponsored by various local businesses and both Leicestershire County and Leicester City Councils.