Hull City Council is preparing to celebrate the achievements and inspiring stories of the city’s young people at its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 12 November.
The awards will be a highlight of a programme of events taking place throughout National Care Leavers Month, which runs until 30 November, recognising the accomplishments of young people with experience of the care system.
These include the annual Young People versus Old People Memorial football match which took place on Tuesday 3 November and an 18-person grand prix around Hull Adventure Centre’s karting track on Wednesday 25 November.
Monday 23 November will see The Great Care Leave Bake Off Special at Kingston Youth Club, before Bright Spots Event at Albermarle Music Centre on Thursday 26 November which will bring young people and professionals together to perform.
Cllr Linda Tock, the council’s portfolio holder for children’s services, said:
“National Care Leavers Month is a wonderful initiative and one which the council is proud to be participating in.
“It gives us the opportunity to really celebrate the achievements on our care-experienced young people, raise awareness of the challenges they face and highlight support available to help them to thrive.
“The council and the city as a whole are proud to stand with our care leaves and ensure their voices, ambitions and futures matter.”
The Blue Diamond Awards are supported by Hull College, KWL, Nurture a Child and the council’s regeneration team.
Hull City Hall will turn blue the day of the awards in support for National Care Leavers Month.
You can get more advice and support for care leavers in Hull on the council’s website or at leavingcarehull.org.uk.
