Rotary Young Citizen AwardsRemarkable young people will again be recognised with Rotary Young Citizen Awards in 2022 and it’s time now to nominate outstanding young role models, either an individual or a group, in your community. The Rotary Young Citizen Awards recognise young people, under the age of 25, who have demonstrated their commitment to citizenship, goodwill and understanding through various activities and are helping to make a positive difference to others.The awards can be for individuals or groups, for projects and initiatives that showcase good citizenship and the important responsibilities assumed by young people.Rotary Young Citizen Peacemaker AwardWe are delighted to offer the Rotary Young Citizen Peacemaker Award, reflecting Rotary’s area of focus on Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, to recognise young people, aged under 25, who have made a significant contribution by building peace and understanding, whether in their school, local community or with a peace project internationally.Rotary Young Citizen Sporting Hero AwardWe also invite nominations for the Rotary Young Citizen Sporting Hero Award 2022 to recognise and highlight the achievements and contribution, as a positive role model to others, of a sports participant or a group, or an individual or group who is enabling others to participate in sport.The criteria for these awards are:Nominated young persons, either individually or as part of a group and under 25 years of age, must include one or more of the following:•Must have made a positive social impact on a community through action, and be a positive role model for others. •Must be able to demonstrate the importance of sport in transforming their life and/or other lives.•Sports participant(s) nominated must have shown a determination, dedication and commitment in their chosen sport(s).Entries must be submitted by Monday 14th February 2022If you have any queries or know of any young person you feel might be deserving of a Young Citizen Award, please get in touch with Derek Pinner at youngcitizen@roystonrotary.com.