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After the huge success of the last two years we are delighted to be moving into our third year. The 2015 awards were full of touching and moving stories, with parents, schools, colleges, businesses and the public getting involved. We were honoured to meet so many inspiring young people at the awards ceremony. The awards brought tears, smiles and laughter to many and it was a great chance to celebrate so many amazing young people.The awards are open to young people aged 17 and under. We look to celebrate them in their home life, school life and in the community. The awards will launch at the beginning of 2016 with the awards taking place in June 2016 at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. The awards take place in the theatre. Drinks are provided, but there is no meal with this award.Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to show your support of the young heroes in our community. It gives you a great opportunity to promote your brand with us. Through sponsorship with us you can promote your brand in the paper, on our website and on our social media channels.

Headline SponSorSHip:• Sponsorship of a category.• Your company logo incorporated with our logo.• Your company logo on all the certificates.• Your company logo on your chosen categories trophy.• Your brands presence on stage throughout the awards presentation.• Tickets to the awards presentation.• Your company logo on the power point throughout the awards presentation.• The opportunity to present the winner and runner-up with their award.• Your branding on all our event material including our website and social media channels.• 200 word business profile in the paper.• An award program to include a 350 - 400 word business profile and a picture.• A pre and post award supplement.• Your logo in print.

Category SponSorSHip:• Sponsorship of a category.• Your company logo on all certificates.• Your company logo on your chosen categories trophy.• Tickets to the awards presentation.• Your company logo on the power point.• The opportunity to present the winner and runner-up with their award.• Your branding on our website and social media channels.• 150 word business profile in the paper.• An award program to include a 250 - 300 word business profile.• A pre and post supplement.• Your logo in print.

Cost: £750 + Vat

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We have a wide range of categories for you to choose from:

arts/Media StarA young person who has shown talent in drawing, painting or sculpture. This could also be a young person who is crafty and enjoys making things. This category also includes young people who excel at writing or have a literary gift.Best Friend of the yearA young person who has always been there for a friend and stood by them in good times and bad. This is a young person who has gone the extra mile to bring happiness to someone, whatever their age.Challenging a disabilityA young person with a physical or learning disability who has achieved success in their life. This could be a young person who has battled with their disability, but not let it hold them back.Fundraiser of the yearA young person/group who has collected tirelessly for a good cause or charity. This category also includes a young person/group who has used their own entrepreneurial initiative to start their own business or venture.Hero of the yearA young person who has selflessly helped someone. This could be an act of bravery that shows courage well beyond their years. This category includes young people who have shown courage in difficult times.inspiration of the yearA young person who has inspired another person or group by their own actions or encouragement. This category could also be a young person who has overcome difficulties. learner of the yearA pupil or student who has excelled at school or college in a subject area.Music StarA young person or group of young people who can sing, play an instrument or write music. This could be a young person or group with a musical talent that should be recognised. overall StarEveryone nominated gets put forward.The News picks the winner.readers ChoiceEvery nominee is put forward for the public vote.The young person with the most votes is the winner.Stage StarA young person or group of young people who shine on stage. This category includes any kind of stage performer, whether it be acting, dancing, magic or comedy. This can also include young people who work behind the stage.Star of the Community Sponsored by Kenwood

Star of the environmentA young person/group who should be commended for their work in helping the environment. This could be helping to support an environment project, such as planting trees or community clean-ups. This could be a young person/group who has helped local wildlife or a young person/group who go that extra mile to help animals.Star of the Family - sponsored by Verisona Law