Tendring District Council has opened nominations for the 10th Tendring Youth Awards, celebrating young people aged 11 to 25 across the Tendring district, including Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Nominations close on Monday, May 4, 2026; residents, school staff, clubs and local organisations are being encouraged to put forward young people who have made a difference through sport, the arts or community service.
The awards gala is scheduled for July 2026 at the Princes Theatre in Clacton (the precise date is to be confirmed). Categories include environmental work and improved attendance, and 2026 introduces a new “Make A Difference” award that will be selected by the judging panel rather than by public nomination. According to Tendring District Council, the event is designed to showcase the positive contributions young people are making across the district.
Anyone who lives, works, or studies in the Tendring district and is aged 11–25 can be nominated, whether for exceptional effort, community service or personal development. Local organisations, including long-standing supporters such as Harwich Haven Authority, are among the event sponsors helping to spotlight the next generation of local leaders, artists and volunteers.
Nominations can be submitted via the official online form on the Tendring District Council website, by email to the Tendring Youth Awards committee, or by returning a completed form to the Town Hall in Clacton-on-Sea. A panel of judges will review entries and announce finalists who will be invited to the summer gala.
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