SWANS star Leon Britton is leading the search for our city’s High 5 stars.
The Swansea City FC midfielder has signed up to captain the fourth year of the High 5 Awards which aim to honour young people who have overcome adversity or made their comunities proud. The awards are led by Swansea Council, sponsored by Gower College Swansea and backed by businesses and organisations from across the city.
Leon said: “By aspiring to be the best and working hard young people are an inspiration to others and worthy of recognition. They are a credit not only to themselves but also their communities.
“That’s why I am delighted to be the ambassador for the High 5 Awards once again this year and I am asking for everyone’s help in Swansea to make this year’s awards a massive success.
“Don’t let a worthy young person you know miss out. Please get online and nominate.”
This year it’s easier than ever to nominate a young person for a High 5 award as everything you need is online. Nominees no longer have to qualify for a specific category. All nominators need do is say why the person they’re nominating should get a High 5 – whatever the reason might be. The winners’ final prizes will be uniquely designed around the nominee. Everyone nominated will be recognised with a certificate.
John Hayes won last year’s High 5 Leon Britton Ambassador Award for not allowing his learning difficulties define him and by making his city proud by representing Team GB at in the Special Olympics in Russia.
Mum Jacinta, who nominated him, said: “I was looking for a way to tell John how wonderful he is and how proud I am of his achievements but also to show everyone how young people with disabilities can achieve their dreams if they are determined to succeed.
John, who is a huge Swans fan, said: “I never thought I would win and just being told I was a winner was a great feeling. Even better I had some amazing prizes including training with the Swans.”
The High 5 Awards are open to any child or young person or group in three age ranges – under 13s, aged 19 or under or 20-25 year olds who are resident in Swansea or, educated or receiving support here.
Judges are looking for examples of those as individuals or groups who aspire to reach personal goals or improve their community and in doing so are an inspiration to others.
The High 5 Awards are sponsored by Gower College Swansea, Swansea City FC, Stenor Environmental Services, the Lord Mayor’s Office, Swansea Building Society and supported by the Rotary Club Of Swansea and The Wave.
You can spread the word on Facebook or twitter using #high5award or download nomination forms at www.swansea.gov.uk/high5awards
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