Guidance Notes

The judges will be looking for young people who have been involved in acts of personal courage and selflessness. For example:
Saved a life, human or animal; helped save a life; acted bravely in a crisis; withstood hardship for the sake of others; behaved courageously during periods of critical illness or injury

The successful candidate will be a young person who has gone out of their way to help another. This can be in the form of helping with disability, helping another through times of adversity, bullying, tragedy or loss. The successful candidate will have displayed a high level of selflessness and compassion. For example:
Caring for a disabled parent, sibling or friend; stood up for a friend who is being bullied at school; shown compassion to another in times of need.

This award recognises a young person who has initiated an event or set up an organisation that will benefit others. This may be in the form of fund-raising or an activity that offers programmes for the education or entertainment of others. For example:
Raised money for a disaster fund or charity; set up an activity for the benefit of disadvantaged children or adults; given time to help or entertain those less fortunate; set up a group in support of a worthwhile cause. (Note the award will not be based on amounts of money raised, but rather on innovation, enthusiasm, levels of commitment etc.

The judges will be looking for a child who, despite adversity, has nevertheless achieved a level of success. For example: Achieved well in academic studies, sports or the arts despite personal accident, injury, illness, bereavement, tragedy or disaster.