Dame Mary Perkins, Founder, Specsavers
The British Citizen Youth Award BCyA
In association with Specsavers, recognises the individual endeavours of young people who are positively impacting their communities, helping charities or undertaking exceptional activities in support of others. BCyA is a sought after accolade recognising young people making a positive impact on our society.
Across the nation people are showing kindness and caring to others, but often without the recognition it deserves. The British Citizen Youth Award understands that there is no age limit to selfless acts of kindness, so we have created BCyA Medal of Honour for those aged under 18. Young people are the key to our future for making our society and communities a better place to live.
The British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA) has been highlighting the incredible endeavours of young individuals in their communities since 2016. In 2022, we launched The BCyA Dame Mary Perkins Youth Group Award which recognises the contribution made by groups of people (under 18) – such as those from a community youth club, a classroom or school year, or who attend youth organisations such as the Brownies, Girl Guides, Scouts or any of the other independent youth groups. Dame Mary Perkins is Patron of the BCyA and also founder of Specsavers has agreed to make a donation to the selected Youth Group to help them to continue making a difference in their community. Simply complete the form for your Youth Group to be considered. The successful group’s leader and up to eight members of the group will be invited to attend The British Citizen Youth Award Medal Presentation Ceremony in October to be presented with a bespoke mounted medal and certificate in a display case for the entire group to enjoy.
THE BRITISH CITIZEN YOUTH AWARD BCyA
THE BCyA DAME MARY PERKINS YOUTH GROUP AWARD
Contributions made by a group of young people
Receiving recognition helps our young to develop mentally and emotionally to thrive and succeed in today’s world.
If you require any assistance when completing your nomination form online, please do not hesitate to contact us direct by sending an email to: nominations@britishcitizenawards.co.uk
