Westmeath Garda Division in association with Lidl present the 1st Annual Westmeath Garda Youth Awards, celebrating outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Westmeath Garda and Lidl recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community throughout Westmeath.

Awards will be considered for nominated young people who by their presence make their communities a better place to live or have shown great determination in their own lives. Groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities will also be considered. All nominees and group members should be between the ages of 13 and 21 years.

The Award Categories are: Individual Award, Group Award, Community Safety Award and a Special Achievement Award.

• The Individual Award is open to young people who have made a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live.
• The Group Award category applies for groups of two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities.
• The Community Safety Award is for a young person, who through a crime prevention or safety innovation, have made their community a safer place to live.
• The Special Achievement category is open to any young person who has overcome difficult circumstances, or defied the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.

As much information as possible should be supplied by nominators in respect of nominees and why you think they deserve an award. A seconder is required for each nominee.

Please forward completed forms to Garda James Rock at Mullingar Garda Station or drop it in to Delvin Garda Station

Applications close on WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBER.

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