Background

Hackney CVS established the Gary Francis Achievement Award in recognition of local young people who achieved against all odds. 

Gary Francis worked at Hackney CVS as the Youth Programmes Manager. In his 6 years in the organisation, Gary secured nearly £2m for projects working with disadvantaged young people. Gary was a key figure in the local community and his knowledge and expertise helped to shape the Borough’s approach to tackling youth crime by ensuring a focus on giving young people opportunities to achieve their best.

The Gary Francis Achievement Award will provide a one off £250 award to young achievers who have overcome difficulties to succeed. Local voluntary and community organisations can nominate a young person they work with for an award.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 11.59 am.

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* 1. Please tell us the name of the young person you are nominating.

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* 2. Please provide the contact details of the young person.

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* 3. Please tick below to confirm that you have the permission of the young person to submit this nomination.

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* 4. What is the date of birth/age of the young person?

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* 5. Please tell us your name, your organisation and your contact details.

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* 6. Why do you think this young person should be nominated for a Gary Francis Achievement Award and what have they achieved? (no more than 150 words)

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* 7. How has the young person been enterprising or shown initiative? (no more than 150 words)

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* 8. What difficulties or barriers has this young person overcome? (no more than 150 words)

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* 9. What difference has this made to their life or the lives of others? (no more than 150 words)

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* 10. What are their plans for the future? (no more than 150 words)

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