We are delighted to announce the return of the Les Simmons Youth Impact Awards, established in 2016 to honour the memory of our esteemed staff member, Les Simmons, who sadly passed away in July 2015. Les was a dedicated advocate for empowering young people to reach their full potential, and these awards are a testament to his passion.

This year, to mark the 10th anniversary of Les’s passing we have introduced two new special recognition awards and invite nominations from our member organisations for outstanding volunteers and groups who have made a significant impact in their communities. The awards this year are divided into five categories:

Youth Impact (for volunteers under 18) – Nomination Form

Adult Impact (for volunteers over 18) – Nomination Form

Group Impact (open to any SCVYS member organisation) – Nomination Form

Special Recognition Award (for volunteers over 18) – Nomination Form

Special Recognition Award (for volunteers under 18) – Nomination Form

By nominating someone deserving, you not only recognise their valuable contributions but also provide them with an opportunity to receive official recognition. Every nominee will receive a prestigious ‘SCVYS Accreditation’ certificate, acknowledging their exceptional efforts in Staffordshire.

Awards will be presented at our AGM on November 20th 2025 to be held at Rising Brook Church,  because we believe in celebrating the remarkable work being done in Staffordshire, particularly by those humble individuals who might not seek acknowledgment for their accomplishments.

The deadline for submissions is 31st October. Successful nominees in each category will also receive a donation of £100 for the organisation they volunteer with.

So celebrate the unsung heroes of Staffordshire and make their impact known by nominating them for an award now! Please return your completed nomination forms to office@staffscvys.org.uk