b'RECOGNISING YOUTH SUCCESSOn 17th November 2023, we proudly hosted9 our third annual Young Peoples Awards,150+29WINNERScelebrating the achievements, compassion,NOMINEES FINALISTSand leadership of our members. Over 150 young people were nominated across nine categories, with 29 nalists recognised for their outstanding contributions.Special guests included two of Wigan YouthKINDNESS COUNTS AWARD RYAN Zones, founders Bill Ainscough andYOUNG CREATIVE OF THE YEAR DESTINY Martin Ainscough CBE DL, and The LadyDAVE WHELAN SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR BILLY Smith DL. Martin surprised nalists by donating a two-night residential atLORD PETER SMITH COMMUNITY HEROMELIA Adventure Parc Snowdonia.BILL AINSCOUGH RISING STAR LEO The event was hosted by alumni membersBERNARD EDMUNDS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURDARCY Courtney Holmes and Saifeldeen Bassowa, and featured inspiring performances fromMARTIN AINSCOUGH SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTDAN our current members, includingI DreamedJUNIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR JUSTIN a Dream by Junior Member Alba, and was concluded with a lively DJ set by Leo. SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR KEELEY'