They may sound overly earnest or laughable. It may seem curious to create artificial competitions from ordinary activities, but there is no cause to mock.
So we should resist the temptation to wish for champions' league play-offs. If the Young Environmentalist of the Year took on the Young Chemist, who'd win? We shouldn't make cheap jokes about the extraordinarily wide range - from Young Musician of the Year to Young Drummer of the Year.
Or speculate in a puerile way about whether there is Young Roadie and Young Groupie of the Year.
We should support the achievements of all entrants to Young Horticulturist of the Year, Young Geographer, Young Magician, Young Enterprise Business Adviser, Young First Aider, Young Sailor, and, a particular favourite, Young Plumber of the Year.
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