Young achievers recognised in art, sport & citizenship

TALENTED young people from across South Oxfordshire, including Thame, have been recognised for their accomplishments in art, sport and citizenship. 

A total of 21 people between the ages of 11 and 18 were each awarded a certificate and a cheque for up to £250 to mark their achievements, in a special ceremony on Tuesday (25/02), hosted by South Oxfordshire District Council.

Included among the winners of this Young Achievers Scheme, which distributed £5,250 between the 21 winners, were:

Chelsie Horne from Towersey for achievements in dressage
Thomas Condon from Thame for achievements in cricket
Hannah Hawken from Thame who received the sports award for achievements in swimming

To qualify in the sports category applicants must have been competing at county level , whilst in the arts category there must have been a high level of commitment and skill in the chosen art form, which can be anything from photography to music. A citizenship award is awarded to young people who have made an outstanding contribution to their local community.

Nominations for the next round of awards opens on October 6, 2014. For further details and full criteria, see www.southoxon.gov.uk/grants.

Councillor Bill Service, Cabinet member for grants at the council said: “As always, it is an honour and a privilege to acknowledge the achievements our young people have made.”

“Their dedication to sport, their craft, and helping their community really is remarkable”.