High Sheriff Awards Scheme 2017 - recognising young people

Mid Glamorgan High Sheriff Awards Scheme 2017
The Awards were founded in 2008 by Anne Morgan, the then High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan, who recognised that many young people in the County were unsung heroes taking part in numerous aspects of volunteering work and projects which were way beyond what could be expected of them.

Why was the Scheme set up?  Much had been heard about difficulties young people encountered in today's modern society. They suffer from pressures unheard of twenty five years ago; pressures which can lead to crime and ill health. This Award sought to seek out individual young people who rise above these pressures and contribute to their communities.  It promotes and encourages in a positive way the good work that is being undertaken by youngsters across the County of Mid Glamorgan.

Two main sponsors, Sony UK and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics came on board at the start and other sponsors soon joined.
In addition, right from the beginning, the South Wales Police have given their support and allow details of the scheme plus entry forms on their web site www.south-wales.police.uk  Search High Sheriff Awards.  Also, further information can be found on the High Sheriff Awards website which is www.highsheriffawards.wales

 The closing date is 27 January 2017 and entries are judged, by the High Sheriff Awards Panel which includes both Past and High Sheriffs in nomination of the County, in February and the Awards Ceremony is to be held  on the evening of 23 March 2017.

Several thousand pounds have been received by worthy recipients and each year a cheque for £1,000 together with a silver cup - held for a year, is presented to the entry judged to be the most outstanding.  Also other monetary prizes are awarded.