Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) want to hear from you about young people from Kickstart who have made a real difference to your business and impressed you with their progress. This might be by going the extra mile, supporting work colleagues or by making a suggestion which has made a significant difference. Whatever their achievement, we know you will find an award category to suit!
These awards are open to any young person that has been in a Kickstart job. The awards cover six distinct categories:
- Gone the extra mile
This award recognises a young person who has put themselves forward as part of their Kickstart job to deliver work that goes beyond the expectation of the job.
- Shown amazing innovation
The innovation award recognises a young person who has been able to solve problems in a positive and innovative way.
- Overcome obstacles
The award for overcoming obstacles category recognises a young person who has had to address personal obstacles to enable them to complete a Kickstart job.
- Helped others
The award for having helped others recognises a young person who has supported others outside of their job role. This could include individual personal support or supporting a team.
- Most progress made
The award for most progress made should recognise a young person who has made the best use of the employment support made available and made significant strides in their own personal development.
- Significant contribution
The award for significant contribution should recognise a young person who has made a positive impact or contribution to you and/or your business. This young person may have made a positive contribution which has made meaningful change come about.