Durham County Council’s Youth Council awards at Beamish Hall Hotel

Put forward by their peers, teachers, parents, and members of the community, nominees were recognised in a number of categories at a ceremony at Beamish Hall Hotel, near Stanley, with over 40 awards handed out.

Durham County Council’s Youth Council hosted its third annual event to recognise the achievements of young people and youth advocates across the county.

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Councillor Ted Henderson, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for children and young people’s services, said: “I would like to give my congratulations to all of the winners and nominees at the County Durham Youth Awards.

“These awards celebrate the positive impact that young people can have on our communities. Well done everyone, you should be proud of what you have achieved.”

Charlotte Foster with her award (Image: Contributor)

Charlotte Foster, from Coxhoe, won the Role Model Award for volunteering work she does outside the Youth Council, after clocking up over 500 hours of volunteering in the last three years.

Charlotte was also presented with the Durham Youth Council Choice Award after being voted for by her fellow youth councillors.

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Charity fundraiser Amelia Lucas (Image: Contributor)

Seven-year-old Amelia Lucas, from Seaham, who raised over £1,300 for charity making and selling bracelets, won a Junior Superstar Award.

She also received the Ann Jackson Award for going 'above and beyond'.

This award was introduced this year in honour of Ann, who passed away last year but had dedicated her life to supporting vulnerable young people and ensuring they had a voice.  

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Sensei Chloe Cullen (Image: Contributor)

Chloe Cullen, from Consett, a junior sensei with a black belt in karate, won a Spectacular Sportsperson award.

She was nominated after she came second in the individual world fight championship in America as part of the KKO Great Britain team.

Jonathan Pyle, from Chester-le-Street, who gave up his time to help the Youth Council when volunteers were needed.

Jonathan Pyle (Image: Contributor)