About the awards

The Youth Work Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding youth work projects, youth workers and those involved in Youth Work across Wales. 

Youth Work provides and facilitates an environment within which young people can relax, have fun, and feel secure, supported and valued. Through non-formal and informal educational opportunities and experiences, youth work approaches challenge young people to enhance their life chances.

The 2025 awards timeline

Open for entries

30 June 2025

Closing date for nominations

30 September 2025

Finalists announced 

Winter 2025

Winners announced

Spring 2026