SEND Awards
“Nominated by the public, the winners are from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over our borough. Their achievements are awe-inspiring and a lesson to us all. They say they are ordinary people, but their achievements are truly extraordinary.“
About the SEND Awards
The SEND Awards is a fantastic way of celebrating our local area’s amazing children and young people with SEND and the unsung heroes who support them and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs and their families. This is a chance to cheer on achievements both big and small, people doing extraordinary things and show what can be achieved when we help each other and work together.
SEND Awards 2023
The SEND Awards return for their second year on 5 July from 5 to 7:30pm at Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall Square, DN31 1HU.
The event is a chance to recognise children and young people’s achievements in sports, arts, and education as well as important things like friendship, the environment and community spirit, and of course the best adults who help them.
The event is by invite only and it is a special occasion to be shared by the winners, their families, and special guests from across our community.
What’s new this year?
Sharing their journey…
In 2022 there were many inspiring and touching moments. We got to hear about small steps that became big accomplishments, the support of family and friends, messages of gratitude, and people overcoming challenges.
In order to bring these to life, this years event will tell the stories of our winners, in their own words, through speeches, pictures, and video’s.
Hey Mr DJ…
This year we have an exciting disco, DJ, and games entertainment hosted by local party planner Crazy Crew.
A new addition…
This year we’ve added a new award, the SEND Friendly Award.
For organisations of all sizes who provide a SEND -friendly environment and inclusive service.
Judging
There was tough competition from over 180 nominations. A huge congratulations to everyone who has been recognised.
Who’s picking the winners? The YPAG Group is a group of children and young people in Secondary School with SEND who meet regularly to take part in activities. They are meeting with a panel of special guests, and notable figures from around our borough to decide who wins.
These include Rob Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at North East Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Margaret Cracknell Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People, and Jason Land from Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust, and 2022 SEND Awards sponsors and presenters.
After winners have been chosen they will be contacted with a special invite to the ceremony for themselves and their guests.
The Award Categories
Children and Young people
Community Award
For someone who goes to remarkable lengths to help others lead their best life.
Creative Arts Award
For someone who has made an outstanding artistic achievement.
Sports Award
For someone who’s sporting achievement deserves to be celebrated.
Friendship Award
For someone who goes that extra mile to support others and be a great friend.
Education and Learning Award
For any pupils or student who is dedicated to their education and strives to achieve the best they can in their chosen curriculum areas.
Environment Award
This award provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of environmental volunteers and supporters who are determined to look after our planet.
Student Personality of the Year Award
For anyone aged 5-25 years in education or training who really stands out as an inspiration to us all.
Adults and Organisations
Inspiring teacher/teaching assistant Award
For an adult working with children with special educational needs who has had a huge impact. A committed individual who raises the aspirations for young people with SEND.
Education Setting Award
This award is for an Early Years setting or a school or college that stands out by making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and their families in our local communities.
Special Recognition Award
For achievements not covered in other categories, such as inspiring parent/carers, support workers, health care workers or social care workers who have made a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and their families in our local area.
SEND Friendly Award
For organisations of all sizes who provide a SEND -friendly environment and inclusive service.
Last year
Look back at the very special, first ever, SEND Awards in North East Lincolnshire in 2022.
Winners
Community Award
Kendra Theaker-Gregersen
Environment Award
Riley Gault
Education and Learning Award
Tegan White & Justin Dunford
Friendship Award
Ryan Roffee & Riley Carnan-Bird
Sports Award
Charlie Huntley
Creative Arts Award
Tomos Marland
Student Personality of the Year
Millie Allenby & Jeanie-May Cooke
Inspiring Teacher
John Blades
Education Setting
Phoenix Park Academy, Parkside (SEMH Provision)
Special Recognition
Glenis Vessey
Our Partners
The SEND Awards are a fantastic way of celebrating children and young people with SEND and the adults who support them and who make a real difference to the lives of others. This snapshot of ordinary people doing extraordinary things really shows what can be achieved when we help each other and work together.
Community spirit can be a powerful and inspiring force, and local business are pleased to support our communities. As proud partners of NE Lincs SEND Awards, they want to shine a light on the inspirational people working hard to make their schools and communities a better place.
Our sponsors for the 2022 NE Lincs SEND Awards were:
- Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust
- NELCouncil Waste Team Charity
- Focus, adult social care
- VANEL – Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire
- Eclipse Gymnastics
- Ghetto Park Youth Action
- Parkway Cinema
- Daniella Draper
- Lincs Inspire
- The Jungle Zoo
- Outdoor Learning Schools
- Candliland
- The Caxton Theatre
- The Culture House
If you would like to be a sponsor or know more about the SEND Awards please email SEN@nelincs.gov.uk