Wards Children's Awards

Wards Children's Awards 2023 have recently opened for nominations. To celebrate and honour some incredible children, young people, families and charities that face adversity across Kent.

In 2023, Wards Estate Agents, founded by Paul Rooney, are celebrating their 20th anniversary of the awards. First beginning in 2003, the awards share stories of brave children who overcome so much, families who defy expectations and charities who support so many in the community.

With six awards open for nominations, Wards, KM and Kent Community Foundation are currently looking for young people, families and charities that have achieved extraordinary things in the face of adversity.

The six award categories are:

• Triumph Over Adversity
  An award that celebrates children working hard to overcome severe disabilities and illnesses. This category is awarded to three age groups, 0 to 5, 6 to 11 and 12 to 16
• Young Fundraiser
  This award recognises the child or group of children who have done outstanding work to raise money for charity.
• Remarkable Achievement
  In the face of adversity, this award celebrates kids who’ve accomplished incredible things in sports, music, visual or performing arts.
• Exceptional Young Carer
  This award commends the young carers who are looking after other family members.
• Outstanding Charity
  Rewarding charitable and voluntary groups, supporting children who face challenges in life.
• Courageous Family
  This award celebrates the amazing families coping with severe illness or disabilities.

Anyone can nominate a young person, family or charity online at the Kent Online website

Nominations are now open until Friday 12 May.