Celebrating the Young K&C Achievement Awards 2024

At Young K&C, we believe in the power of community and the importance of recognising those who make a difference in the lives of young people. In a divided borough with over 100 voluntary and community sector organisations dedicated to serving more than 10,000 children and young people, the contributions of these unsung heroes often go unnoticed. The Young K&C Achievement Awards is a way of honouring the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations within the voluntary and community sector in Kensington and Chelsea.

On 23 May 2024, Kensington & Chelsea’s youth sector got together for the Young K&C Awards at the Institut Français to celebrate and recognise the hard work and dedication of youth practitioners across the borough. The evening began with the awards ceremony and an address by K&C Mayor Will Lane in the Ciné Lumière, followed by a drinks reception in the library. It was an evening filled with joy, celebration and conversation, and we can’t wait for the Young K&C Achievement Awards 2025!

Here is the full list of award winners:

Individuals:

Aurnela Madede – Youth Worker of the Year

Chris Herbert – Youth Worker of the Year (Special Mention)

Lauren Daley – Leader of the Year

Sheraine Williams – Leader of the Year (Special Mention)

Tiemar Temesgen – Teacher of the Year

Simret Yohannes – Teacher of the Year (Special Mention)

Mohamed ElMustafa Mohamed – Volunteer of the Year

Ebenezer Owusu, Abdulkadir Mohamed, Wassim Akalay – Volunteers of the Year (Special Mention)

Ahmed Galib – Young Volunteer of the Year

Waseem Abouchoukair – Future Young Leader

Saad, Hassan Brighton CIC – Future Young Leader (Special Mention)

Daisy Gill – Trustee of the Year

Sana Elorami – Unsung Hero

David Morrison, Frank Lamptey, Michelle McCann, Llyle Hodge – Unsung Heroes (Special Mention)

Ulick Tarabanov – Lifetime Achievement

Tania Moore – Aspirational Person

Organisations:

Latimer Community Art Therapy - Best Work on Mental Health and Wellbeing

St Mary’s Ukrainian School - Best Work Supporting Girls and Young Women

The Fashion School - Best Work Supporting LGBT+ Young People

Midaye - Best Work Exploring Culture and Identity

WSHA - Best Work Exploring Culture and Identity (Special Mention)

Octavia Foundation - Best Work Including SEND

Becauze CIC, Mo1Youths and An-Nisa Community Empowerment - Best Work Responding to Serious Youth Violence

Nxt Generation CIC - Best Work Empowering Youth Voice

Fit For Life Youth CIC - Best Work Promoting Physical Activity

Swimunity - Best Work Promoting Physical Activity (Special Mention)

Portobello Dance and Performing Arts School - Best Work Exploring the Arts

WSHA - Best Work Exploring the Arts (Special Mention)

Octavia Foundation - Best Work Accessing Digital and STEM

Nova New Opportunities - Best Work Supporting Training and Education

Progressay Impact - Best Work Supporting Training and Education (Special Mention)

Grow To Know - Best Work Improving Sustainability and the Environment

Hornimans Adventure Playground - Best Work Championing Play

Dalgarno - Best Work Championing Play

Teit Ethiopia Supplementary School - Supplementary School of the Year

An-Nisa, St Mary’s Ukrainian School - Supplementary School of the Year (Special Mention)

Earls Court Youth Club - Best Investment in Staff

London Sports Trust - Best Collaboration Project

Hassan Brighton CIC - Rising Star