The Feast Youth Awards
Birmingham 2015
Student Information and Nomination Form
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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Introduction:
The Feast has a unique perspective on a diverse sample of young people in Birmingham. While they may
vary widely in faiths, cultures, geographical locations, socio-economic standing and academic performance
and aspiration, they share traits that give us much hope for change and for the future of our city and
country. It is these qualities and achievements which we believe should be celebrated and promoted.
We believe that we work with some remarkable young people, at schools, youthgroups and through our
partner organisations, and are excited to be able to celebrate their achievements with them, their family
and their friends, at our second Youth Awards Night. We hope this evening will lift the aspirations of young
people, and celebrate the achievements and the diversity of faiths, cultures, nationalities of our young
people.
The Feast Youth Awards 2015 will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2015 at the Birmingham City
Council Banqueting Suite, from 7pm until 9pm. Young people in the Birmingham area, between the ages of
11 and 18 can be nominated for awards. The award categories include Ambassador, Power of the Pen,
Student Leader, Good Neighbour and Schools Awards. Anyone can nominate a young person by submitting
a nomination form online here. Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 9th March 2015.
Distinguished guests from across the City will present the awards on the night. The evening will also
feature performances from a selection of our talented young people, and promises to be a unique and
exciting event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.
Event Aims:
• To celebrate the achievements of young people, who have either –
o been participants in The Feast’s various programmes (including school clubs, interfaith encounters
or social action), or
o been nominated by one of The Feast’s Partners - including schools, places of worship, charities we
work with or youth workers who facilitate activities for The Feast.
• To recognise young people who lift the aspirations of their peers.
• To provide an opportunity for the family of our young people to share their in their positive
achievement.
• To celebrate the different faiths and cultures that make up our richly diverse city.
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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What can you nominate yourself for?
“Student Leader” Award
Who is this Award for?
Someone who has shown demonstrated leadership skills, and acted in a role of leadership and
responsibility within their school and/or local community.
How will this Award be judged?
Students are asked to nominate themselves for this Award, and the winner will be judged by our judging
panel.
“Power of the Pen” Award
Who is this Award for?
A writer who has showcased the potential to use words to influence change. This Award will be awarded in
recognition of the best student blogpost from 2014-15. The blogpost must be a good written expression of
their journey with The Feast in 2014-15; an honest story of a changed life. The post may be a paragraph or
an essay, and should demonstrate written excellence, free from bad grammar and mistakes. This is an
excellent opportunity for students to develop their written style.
How will this Award be judged?
Students will be invited to nominate themselves for this Award, through the submission of material that
could be used in a blog post on The Feast’s website. The winner will be judged by our judging panel.
“Ambassador” Award
Who is this Award for?
A young person who has influenced others in their school, peer group, place of worship, family or
community, to take a stand against prejudice and difference in society, and to meet up with people of
another faith or culture to show we can all live well together.
How will this Award be judged?
Students are asked to nominate themselves for this Award, and the winner will be judged by our judging
panel. Nominations for this Award will be verified using feedback forms after events.
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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The Feast Youth Awards 2015
Student Nomination Form
Please note:
 A maximum of two categories can be entered, following the nomination instructions below.
 The full rules for nomination can be found on page 8 of this entry form. Any entries not adhering to
the rules will be eliminated.
 Please email your entry form to contact@thefeast.org.uk
The closing date for entries is 5pm Monday 9th March 2015.
Your Details:
Your Name:
School:
Year and Form:
Church/Mosque Name:
Contact Number:
Email Address:
Address:
Parent’s Name:
Parent’s Contact Number:
How did you hear about
The Feast Youth Awards?
Award for which you are
nominating:
⃝ Ambassador
Please complete the nomination form below.
⃝ Student Leader
Please complete the nomination form below.
⃝ Power of the Pen
Please submit your blogpost by emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk.
Please attach this form (page 4 only) with your blogpost.
Please see page 3 for more information about the Awards.
Please note the restrictions of nominations for each category.
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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Nomination Form
Please explain why you believe you should be awarded this Award.
You may wish to mention:
 Your experience
 Your personal achievements
 Your aspirations
 Any quantifiable initiatives and contributions
 Events you have attended
 Any involvement in the community
For Ambassador Award only :
Tell us about a time when you have influenced others to take a stand against prejudice and difference
in society, and to meet up with people of another faith or culture.
You may wish to mention:
 What you did
 What was the result
 What you would do differently next time
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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For Student Leader Award only :
Tell us about an initiative you have led.
You may wish to mention:
 What you did
 What happened
 What was the result
 Who you worked with
 What you would do differently next time
For Student Leader Award only :
Tell us about a project you would like to lead in the future.
You may wish to mention:
 What the aim of the project is
 What you would do
 Who you would work with
 Why this is a good project idea
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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Consent:
I confirm that I wish to make a nomination for The Feast Youth Awards 2015, as outlined above, and that I
have read the rules below. I understand that the information I have provided will be reviewed by the
judges and that the judges’ decision is final.
Signature:
Parent’s Signature:
Date:
____/____/____
Thank you for completing this nomination form. Please email completed nomination forms to
contact@thefeast.org.uk, or post to The Feast, Faithful Neighbourhoods Centre, 10 Court Road, Sparkhill,
Birmingham, B11 4LX.
All nominations must be received by 5pm on Monday 9th March 2015.
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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The Rules
1.
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Monday 9th March 2015. Entries received after this date will not
be judged.
2.
A nomination form must be completed – verbal nominations will not be accepted.
3.
The Feast Youth Awards are free to enter and open to all young people aged 11-18, living within the
Birmingham area.
4.
All questions must be answered in the appropriate text box. Text boxes can be expanded if necessary
and can include photos, charts, etc.
5.
An individual can be entered from more than one Award, providing a separate nomination form is
completed.
6.
The appropriate award category nomination form should be used. Failure to adhere to this will result
in the submission being disqualified.
7.
All entries will be acknowledged on receipt. All entries will be treated in confidence.
8.
Applicants must be authorised to enter the awards by their parents, where appropriate.
9.
The judging panel’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. The Feast reserves the right to withdraw an award from any applicant supplying false information
within their entry.
11. No employee of The Feast shall be entitled to enter.
12. Award winners will be announced at The Feast Youth Awards evening on 25th March 2015.
13. Winners and Runner-up will be notified before the evening, and will be publicised after the event.
14. By registering and completing an entry for the Awards you agree to these terms and conditions.
Judging
All entries received by the deadline will be judged and a final short-list will be drawn up.
It is anticipated that up to two finalists will be declared ‘Runners Up’ for each Award, and will be awarded a
certificate.
Each winner will be entitled to up to four tickets to the Awards Evening on the 25th March 2015 when
Awards will be presented.
Details of the awards, and more information on The Feast, can be found at www.thefeast.org.uk
If you have any queries please contact The Feast by speaking to your youthworker,
calling 0121 675 1158, or emailing contact@thefeast.org.uk,
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