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Humanitarian Citizen Awards

Humanitarian Citizens Awards halo image 2011©InfoSometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things.

They may not wear masks or capes, but every day young heroes across the UK make a difference to the lives of others. Our award categories – for first aid, community action, volunteering and fundraising – recognise the many different ways in which young people help others.

Nominations

The year’s Humanitarian Citizen Awards will launch on 24 March and the closing date for nominations will be 8 July.

Winners will be presented with their awards at a special ceremony in London on 6 October.

Meet the award winners

After a busy year tackling floods, road accidents and other emergencies, Ross Pickthall was a winner at the Humanitarian Citizen Awards.

Find out how they turned their struggle with eating disorders into something positive – helping others, inspiring hope and initiating change.

When a group of young people formed a group to help young refugees and asylum seekers, they never imagined how successful it would become.

Read about fifteen-year-old Jamie who saved the life of his friend’s brother by emailing vital resuscitation advice from an internet chatroom.

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Peer education volunteering

Young people in a meeting

Are you aged 15-26? Have a positive impact on people your age and join our scheme.

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