The first-ever Inspirational Youth Awards took place on 29 April at Birmingham Eastside Rooms, to honour and celebrate exceptional young people across the Midlands. The grand awards ceremony, organised and run by BEvents, saw 21 impressive young stars, aged 16-25 years old, recognised for their ongoing outstanding achievements and community contributions.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Hosted by Brummie comedian, presenter, and activist, David \u2018Sideman\u2019 Whitely, who is best-known for his comedy sketches, cultural commentary and TV show reviews, the Inspirational Youth Awards brought together over 420 guests for the celebration. As well as crowning the winners, the black-tie event also treated guests to a three-course dinner and performances from Poet WuzzaMilly, singer Keilah Rebekah, Eloquent Dance Company, Sheddy Maria \u2013 Singer \/ Songwriter and Rap group Fly Boyz.<\/p>\n
Recognising everything from entrepreneurial achievements to community contributions, the categories ranged from \u2018Youth Activist of the Year\u2019 and \u2018Young Leader of the Year\u2019, to \u2018Young Carer of the Year\u2019 and \u2018Outstanding Contribution to the Community\u2019.<\/p>\n
The full list of Inspirational Youth Awards 2023 winners are:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apprentice of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Aaron Carmichael, 19, from B:Music<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Arts and Culture Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Jashaan Gill, 25, from Jheez.com<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inclusivity Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Amman Ahmed , 19, who currently works as a Youth Commissioner<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Most Promising Rising Star in Employment Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Danielle Miles-Ranger, 25, from Aspire Education Group.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Andre Russell, 20, from Coventry Youth PCC<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Outstanding Contribution to Young People Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Yesmeen Singh, 21, from Roshni<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Student of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Chloe Hawryluk. 20, from Youth Strike For Climate Group<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wellbeing Award \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Will Crawford, 25, from quietnote<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Activist of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Adam Khan, 25<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Artist of the Year Award<\/b>\u2013 Izobel Ward, 18, from Kimichi School<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Campaigner of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Melvin Riley, 21, from Not So Micro<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Carer of the Year Award\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Dhanyal Shafique, 19, from Balsall Heath CATS- Children Action Team Support<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Alexios Zachariades-Layland, 22, from Joobii<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Fundraiser of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Louis Johnson, 16, from Birmingham Children\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Influencer of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Kaylee Golding, 25, from BBC1 Xtra<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Innovator of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Harriet Noy, 20, from Hazaar<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Inspirational\/Person of the Year<\/b>\u00a0Award\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Areeba Shoaib, 18, from Skills and Education Group<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Leader of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Mohammed Al-Hassan, 18, from Shape Youth Forum<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Youth Project of the Year Award \u2013<\/b>\u00a0BYSA Guidance Council \u2013 Birmingham Youth Sports Academy<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young Sportsperson of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Jayden Joseph, 20, from Loughborough University<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Young STEAM Personality of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Nishika Chettry, 22, from Aston University<\/p>\n
Commenting on the first-ever Inspirational Youth Awards, Anita Chumber, Co-Founder of BEvents, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of BEvents, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners of the inaugural Inspirational Youth Awards. It was truly inspiring to see so many exceptional young people from the West Midlands being recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities.<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i>\u201cAt BEvents, we firmly believe that young people are a force for change, and the Inspirational Youth Awards provided an opportunity to showcase the incredible impact they are having in their communities. We hope that this event will continue to shine a light on the achievements of the next generation and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n