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NYA Update: Luton youth worker awarded for dedication to young people

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Kevin Mullins, a youth worker from Lea Manor Youth Centre, was presented with the Youth Worker Award at an event held at the London headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House on 8 November, as part of Youth Work Week 2012.

Kevin was nominated by his colleagues and local community for his dedication and extraordinary contribution to the young people in the Luton area. Since starting in his role at Lea Manor Youth Centre in 2009, Kevin has launched initiatives such as the Street Robbery Awareness Project, which involved young victims and perpetrators of robberies working together, and The Lea Manor Friendship Scheme, a disability project for 11- to 25-year-olds.

On receiving his award, Kevin said: “It was an amazing day in a beautiful venue. The other finalists and the young people they brought who shared their stories about the impact of their work were inspirational. Their work has motivated me to try and give even more to my role.

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