Nominate a young person to be Sutherland's citizen of the year 2022
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Do you know somebody aged 12 to 14 who has made a real difference to their family, friends, community or school?
Let us know and they could be in line to win a prestigious prize from the Clan Sutherland Society.
The winner of the annual Clan Sutherland Young Citizen Award will receive a certificate and a prize of £300 at a ceremony at Dunrobin Castle in Golspie.
One half of the prize – an Amazon voucher for £150 – is for the recipient and the other half for a local Sutherland charity of the recipient’s choice.
The Northern Times has teamed up with the Clan Sutherland Society in Scotland to promote the Clan Sutherland Young Citizen Award.
The award celebrates the achievements and commitment of inspiring young people in Sutherland aged between 12 and 14 inclusive.
They aim to showcase and celebrate the positive citizenship and important responsibilities assumed by many young people.
We are looking for young people who enjoy giving a helping hand – whether it be at home, at school or in the community.
Nominations can be made from schools, family members or friends and neighbours, with the permission of the child's parent or guardian.
The awards are managed by a subcommittee of the Council of the Clan Sutherland Society in Scotland (CSSS), whose headquarters are at Dunrobin Castle.
Mark Sutherland-Fisher, president of CSSS, said: "All too often we hear only criticism of young people and forget the wonderful contribution to society so many of them make and at a remarkably young age.
"The Clan Sutherland Society in Scotland aims to highlight such outstanding young people from across the county with this award."
John Davidson, content editor for the Northern Times, said: "The award is a fantastic opportunity to recognise a young unsung hero from Sutherland who is quietly helping out their family, community or school."
To nominate a young person who has made a difference to the well-being, happiness and confidence of others or to the enhancement of the environment of their community, visit www.clansutherland.org.uk and download a nomination form.
The completed form should be returned to info@clansutherland.org.uk
The nomination deadline for the Clan Sutherland Young Citizen Award is June 3, 2022.
