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Humanitarian Citizen Awards

Celebrating the extraordinary things ordinary young people do

You might not be able to actually see their gold stars, but every day young people are making a huge difference to other people's lives across the UK.

They are giving first aid, befriending vulnerable people, and fundraising and campaigning for good causes.

The British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate community heroes aged 25 and under, both individuals and groups of young people.

So if you know someone who does something extraordinary, why not celebrate them?

Nominate a young hero for a Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Award today

The award categories are:

  • First aid
    Young first aid heroes who have stepped forward to help when needed, performing life-saving acts or responding to small-scale incidents
  • Volunteering
    Young people who give up their own time to help others, in whatever capacity
  • Community action
    Young people – or groups – who make a positive contribution in the community
  • Fundraising
    Do you know anyone who’s been using their imagination and energy to raise money for a good cause?
Nominate a young hero today

Latest news

More than 100 MPs, and thousands more people across the UK, are backing a British Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on England’s new national curriculum.

Nominations for the 2013 Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards opened on Saturday 23 March, giving everyone the chance to celebrate unsung young heroes.

The Red Cross has launched an emergency hotline in Sierra Leone ahead of elections on 17 November and is ready to respond should the need arise.

On Wednesday 18 July Facebook teamed up with the British Red Cross to bring first aid education into the 21st century via a unique social experiment.

Hundreds of vulnerable residents are finding it that bit easier to get around, thanks to the Red Cross’ dial-a-ride service.

As World AIDS Day (1 December) approaches, a new survey shows many young people fear their parents would react badly if they told them they were HIV positive.

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Meet our 2012 winner

HCA winner 2012 Erin McNeill

Erin McNeill won our overall award for educating people about fire safety after she herself was caught in a horrific house fire.

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Get involved with the Red Cross

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From organising your own party to teaching first aid, there is plenty you can do to help.

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