Great support today can open possibilities for tomorrow.
Every day, people working across children and young people’s services help build trusting relationships, create stability and support young people to shape their futures.
The Stars of Children & Young People’s Social Care Awards recognise the individuals, teams and organisations making an exceptional difference.
From frontline support and fostering to social work, leadership and the essential roles behind the scenes, these awards celebrate the skills, commitment and care that help children, young people and families thrive.
Who deserves recognition in your service?
Explore the categories Make a nomination
Tell us about the difference they make
Perhaps someone helped a young person feel safe enough to trust again. A team supported a successful move into adulthood. Or a colleague found a better way to help staff deliver consistent, thoughtful care.
Whatever their role, we want to understand what they did, why it mattered and what changed as a result.
Find the right category Start your nomination
How recognition is decided
Judging is based on written nominations. Our awards judging team reviews entries against the relevant category criteria, considering the contribution described, the examples provided and the difference made to children, young people, families or colleagues.
How judging works
Your 2027 awards evening
Friday 21 May 2027
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester
Hosted by Josie Gibson
Nominations close: 9 April 2027
There is no cost to enter and all nominees will be entered into a PRIZE DRAW for a holiday for two!
Join colleagues from across children and young people’s services for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration.
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Meet our previous winners
Discover the people and teams recognised, the achievements behind their awards and what impressed the judges.
Their stories show the difference thoughtful, skilled support can make—and offer inspiration for others.
