Children & Young People Now Awards 2014: Recognition for excellent work

They recognise the most innovative and effective work in transforming young lives and building a better society. Too much of this work goes unnoticed and unappreciated - these awards set to put that right and spread good practice.

Now in their ninth year, there are 21 categories open to individuals, teams and projects from across the UK. We have introduced two new categories this year: the Young Carers award, for the initiative that has made the biggest contribution in improving outcomes for young people who care for a relative or friend; and the Leaving Care award, which recognises excellence in services for young people leaving the care system.

As ever, entries must be able to provide robust evidence that demonstrates the impact of the work.

All entries need to be submitted online at www.cypnowawards.com. You can also upload supporting materials to your online entry, or post them separately to us, stating clearly the entry it is accompanying.

This year's gala awards ceremony will take place at the stylish Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, central London, on the evening of Thursday 20 November.

So, think back over the best things you have done during the past year, put in your entries and join us for a great night out.

- Early Years award
- Play award
- Youth Work award
- Youth Volunteering award
- Learning award
- Arts and Culture award
- Advice and Guidance award
- Young Carers award NEW
- Leaving Care award NEW
- Health and Wellbeing award
- Early Intervention award
- Children in Care award
- Youth Justice award
- Family Support award
- Child Protection award
- Children and Young People's Champion
- Children's Achievement award
- Partnership Working award
- Recruitment and Professional Development award
- Local Authority Children's Team award
- Children and Young People's Charity award
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