Cllr Muryel Boulay, Mayor of Marlow is inviting residents to nominate outstanding young people for recognition at an upcoming Civic Celebration on Sunday 29th March 2026, celebrating the positive impact young people make across the local community.
Three awards will be presented this year, each highlighting a different form of contribution and dedication.
The Young Community Champion Award will recognise a young person who consistently helps others through volunteering, supporting neighbours, or taking part in community service. This award celebrates selflessness, kindness, and a strong commitment to making a difference.
The Young Innovator Award will honour a young person who has brought fresh ideas to the community. This may include achievements in technology, environmental action, creative projects, or entrepreneurship, recognising a young person who thinks differently and inspires positive change.
The third award, The Mayor’s Choice Award, will this year be presented to a young carer. This special award aims to recognise a young person who goes above and beyond to care for a loved one, showing exceptional compassion, resilience, and dedication.
Speaking about the awards, the Mayor of Marlow said:
“Young people make an incredible contribution to our community every day, often without recognition. These awards are an opportunity to shine a light on their achievements and to say thank you for the difference they make. I would strongly encourage residents to nominate a young person whose efforts deserve to be celebrated.”
How to Nominate
Please ensure you read the nomination criteria below before submitting your nomination.
Nominations are required by Friday 20th February 2026. They can be submitted either by email to office@marlow-tc.gov.uk or by post*.
To ensure your nomination can be considered, please include all of the following information:
- Your name
- Your contact details including a telephone number
- Name of the young person you are nominating and their age
- Name and contact details, including a telephone number, of your nominees parent / carer
- Nomination category (Young Community Champion; Young Innovator: Mayor’s Choice)
- Why you are nominating them
- Your confirmation that you have informed the young person and their parent / carer and have their consent to share their contact details for the purposes of the nomination
Please note: incomplete nominations may not be considered, so it is important to provide all the requested details.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Mayor and Marlow Town councillors.
*postal address: Marlow Town Council, Court Garden, Pound Lane, Marlow SL7 2AG
Nomination Criteria
Nomination Criteria for 2026 Young People’s Awards.
Nominations are invited for local young people who have made a positive contribution to their community, demonstrated outstanding achievement, or shown exceptional personal qualities. Nominations will be considered against the following criteria:
Eligibility
To be eligible for nomination, the young person must:
- Be aged 11 – 21 at the time of nomination.
- Live, study, or be actively involved in the Marlow Town Council area
Award Categories
- The Young Community Champion Award
- The Young Innovator Award
- The Mayor’s Choice Award
Nomination Requirements
All nominations must:
- Be submitted via email to office@marlow-tc.gov.uk.
- Include the full name, age, and contact details of the young person being nominated. If the young person is under 18, please ensure the name and contact details of a parent/guardian are provided.
- Include a clear description (approx. 150–300 words) of why the young person deserves recognition, with specific examples where possible.
- Include the name and contact details of the person making the nomination.
- Closing date for nomination is Friday 20th February 2026. Nominations received later than the closing date will not be accepted.
Consent and Data Protection
The person making the nomination must confirm that they have obtained permission from:
- the young person being nominated, and
- their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (if the young person is under 18),
- to share their personal details for the purposes of the nomination and awards process.
By submitting a nomination, the nominator confirms that the young person and their parent(s)/guardian(s) understand that:
- Their name and achievement may be publicly acknowledged at the Mayor’s Civic Celebration and in related publicity.
- Their details may be used to contact them about the award and ceremony.
Selection Process
- Nominations will be reviewed by the Mayor of Marlow and members of the Council.
- Decisions will be based on the strength of the nomination, evidence of impact, and alignment with the award values. Winners will be notified by email by Wednesday 4th March 2026.
- Not all nominees will receive an award, but all nominations will be carefully considered.
Awards Ceremony Successful nominees will be invited to attend the Mayor’s Civic Celebration on Sunday 29th March 2026 where awards will be presented in recognition of their achievements
