Time to Shine Awards 2024
Celebrating the achievements of amazing young people in Medway!
Thank you to everyone who played their part in ensuring the young people of Medway had their Time to Shine!
It was a pleasure hosting the Time to Shine Awards 2024, in collaboration with Medway Corporate Parent Board on Thursday 14th November at the Corn Exchange, Rochester.
An amazing 176 nominated young people and special guests came together to celebrate achievement awards in: Bravery, Inspiration, Skilful, Achievement, Resilience. Our judging panel had the very difficult job of choosing the winner of each of the 5 Award Categories, but thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the individual inspirational journeys.
A huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners! You are all stars!
The glittering event wouldn’t be possible without our donors and sponsors. Thank you to:
DocEx, Direct Enviro Services, TK Maxx, Kent Law Society, Countrystyle Recycling and ShareGift for sponsoring our awards, and to JGB events and Sonia’s Sweet Treats for donating gorgeous décor that brought the room to life.
Our special thanks also goes to:
The Judging Panel – Medway Councillors and supporters who kindly made a donation – The Corn Exchange – Event and Entertainment suppliers – Our special guests and performers – Medway Corporate Parenting Board – Councillor Adam Price – Medway Council staff – Our award Sponsors – MCYPC Changemaker Champions – Our YLF Apprentice, Hayleigh – Our YLF Ambassador, Archie Sharp – Plus anyone we have missed!
Stephen, CEO, YLF reflected on the event,
“This event is one of the highlights of the year, a privilege to be part of and one that leaves me beaming with pride. A wonderful evening seeing care experienced children from as young as five, to those in their 20’s, being celebrated and recognised for their achievements. A huge thank you to everyone involved in planning, delivering and supporting the event – we are incredibly grateful.”
