Still time to nominate your 2026 Young Citizen of the Year
Nominations are closing soon for this year’s awards.
Nominees have until 31st May to put forward the person they think is worthy of special recognition.
The awards, which are now in their 13th year, recognise the achievements of young people in the city who have gone that extra mile to help others.
Previous winners include youngsters who have raised funds for charity, supported other members of their community, and generally made a difference to the people around them.
The finalists from 2025
The awards, which are run by the Rotary clubs of Wolverhampton, were launched in memory of Tom Warren, a former Rotarian and the city’s Education Director for a quarter of a century.
Chairman of the organising committee, former Wolves player Mel Eves, said: “The Young Citizen of the Year awards have gone from strength to strength over the years. Last year, we selected ten young people as finalists and invited them with their guests to an awards ceremony, with many others receiving a certificate of commendation for their efforts. “This year, we look forward to seeing plenty more fantastic nominations.”
At this year’s launch event, Wolves Manager, Rob Edwards, said: “Young people who use their initiative and show kindness to others deserve to be recognised, so we are very pleased to support the awards.
The awards will take place in Chancellors Hall at the University of Wolverhampton
There are two age categories for the awards, 13-18 and 19-25. Anyone can nominate candidates, who must live or go to school or work in Wolverhampton.
This year’s awards are backed by, Safran (Wolverhampton), the Wolves Foundation, the Express & Star, Wolverhampton City Council, Carvers Building Supplies, the James Beattie Charitable Trust, WCR fm and West Midlands Magazines.
A ceremony will take place in September, to reveal the winners of these prestigious awards.
For more details and to make a nomination, visit: wolverhamptonyoungcitizen.org.uk/