Opportunity Title: Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2025

Applications are now open for the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Awards.

Organized and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities.

Nomination Requirements

• The nominee must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity;
• The nominee must be a Commonwealth citizen and the development work must be taking place in a Commonwealth member country;
• The nominee be aged 15 to 29 years old on 31 December 2024; and
• Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who can accurately describe their development work.

Awards Process

• There will be four finalists for each Commonwealth region with the top entries receiving the Regional Winner Award. The top Regional Winner will receive the Pan-Commonwealth Award and be named the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2025.
• The 20 Regional Finalists will each receive a £1,000 grant, a trophy and a certificate.
• The 5 Regional Winners will receive an additional £2,000 (a total of £3,000) a trophy and a certificate.
• The Pan-Commonwealth Winner will receive an additional £2,000 (a total of £5,000) a trophy and a certificate.
• The Khalili Foundation will also present 3 youth PEACE awards to young people working in peace and development. Addtional grants may be offered by the Commonwealth Foundation based on eligibility.
• Winners will be officially announced during Commonwealth Week in March 2025.

Application Deadline: October 18, 2024