YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE 21st CENTURY
Introduction
The aim of the scheme, which operates throughout Europe, is to
recognise, encourage and support young people who are actively
involved in the welfare of the community, supporting the best of our
Lions’ ideals. In previous years, candidates have been involved in
helping young and older people, disabled, able bodied and
disadvantaged and have organised projects in conservation, crime
prevention, promoting healthier lifestyles, hospital radio and other
initiatives. The scheme is LIONS YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE 21st
CENTURY.
Rules and Selection process.
A year is 1st July in any year to 30th June in the following
year.
The scheme is open to Candidates of either sex and they must have
reached their 15th birthday, but not their 19th birthday, on or
before 30th June in the year in which the MD Final is to be held.
Candidates are required to be selected by a Lions, Leo or Lioness
club.
Previous winners of an MD Young Ambassador Final are not eligible
for selection as candidates. However, non-winning former
participants are eligible, providing they still fall within the age
range and are sponsored by a Lions club.
Membership of a Lions Club, Leo Club or of a Lioness Club shall not
render a person ineligible, but he or she shall not be submitted as
a Candidate by his or her own Club.
Candidates will progress through the various levels (Club, Zone,
Region and District) up to the MD Final. The MD Final winner will
progress to the European Final to be held at Europa Forum.
The qualities on which the judges reach their decision must take into account
The extent of the candidate’s involvement in community service,
for which 50% of the marks are allocated.
The personality and leadership qualities of the candidate (15% of
the marks).
The candidate’s proposals for the use of the bursary (15% of the
marks).
The ability to speak for up to 3 minutes about the candidate’s
service activities (20% of the marks). N.B. This timing may be
increased at rounds prior to the MD Final, as decided by the
District Officer but may not exceed 3 minutes at the MD Final.
The Prize
The Young Ambassador of the 21st Century award consists of:
A bursary of £1,500 (£500 as a District winner plus £1,000 as an MD
winner),
A trophy to be held for one year,
A small replica,
A commitment to address the MD Convention in that year, with
expenses paid by the MD Youth Trust.
An invitation to the MD International Youth Centre of that year,
with expenses paid by the MD Youth Trust.
A commitment to participate in the Young Ambassador of the 21st
Century European award, to be held at Europa Forum later in the same
year, with expenses paid by the MD Youth Trust.
All other participants in the MD Final will win a bursary of £500.
Candidates may be awarded further prizes at the discretion of their
sponsoring club and District.
Important Note:– the winners’ bursaries are to
be used for the welfare work within the candidates’ projects or for
training to develop the candidates’ potential to carry out this
welfare work. These bursaries are not intended to be for the
personal financial benefit of the candidates. The only personal
benefit to be derived is the encouragement of character development
through participation in the scheme.
At all levels (except club) of the Award Scheme there shall be three
non-Lion Judges (male and female) covering the fields of education,
Youth Work or Community Service and Industry or Commerce. It is
recommended wherever possible that non-lions are used as judges at
club level
No candidate may be related to a member of the panel.
The Judges at Club level will select one Candidate to go forward to
the next stage of the Award and the Club will provide suitable
prizes.
The Club must ensure that for each Candidate there is written
support from the sponsor and supportive evidence of community
involvement and achievement.
Important Note:- Use of the Bursary. The
District Winner is required to submit to the MD Young Ambassador
Committee a written statement outlining the purpose for which the
Bursary will be used. The approved project must require the winner's
personal involvement (e.g. not just a cash gift to a charity or
hospital etc.). As part of the project, the Committee will be happy
to pursue a place at a Lions International Youth Centre. It is
important to alert all Candidates to this requirement.
In the event of a dispute the decision of the Committee shall be
final.
If you require any more application forms, Youth Officer Guides
or a copy of my booklet for Youth Award Officers please contact the
District Youth Award Officer, Lion Chris Stanley (Great Yarmouth
Lions Club).
Email address
youthaward@lions105ea.com
Previous Winners from District 105EA
2010/11 Elliot Clarke, Great Yarmouth Lions Club
2009/10 Ben Chandler, Clacton on Sea Lions Club
2008/09 Alex Stewart, Ipswich Lions Club
2007/08 Michael Downing, Clacton on Sea Lions Club
2006/07 Amber Claughton, Billericay Lions Club
2005/06 Greg Tucker, Billericay Lions Club
2004/05 Sarah Shreeve, Norfolk Broads Lions Club
2003/04 Glyn Martin, Clacton on Sea Lions Club
2002/03 Peter Chapman, Billericay Lions Club
2001/02 Claire Owers, Mersea Island Lions Club
2000/01 David Reeve, Loughton Lions Club
1999/00 Sara Haslett, Loughton Lions Club
1998/99 Ann-Marie Smart, Hunstanton Lions Club
1997/98 Edwin Croxton, Loughton Lions Club
1996/97 Natasha Gillians, Woodbridge & District Lions Club
1995/96 Kevin Jennings, Maldon Lions Club
1994/95 Melanie Abbott, Stowmarket & District Lions Club
1993/94 Amanda Jones, Loughton Lions Club