THE JACK PETCHEY
AWARD SCHEME
“The Achievement Awards are primarily about recognising those who put in the effort and do their best.”
Sir Jack Petchey CBE
How does it work?
Awards mean different things to different people. The Achievement Awards are not solely for academic achievement – they may be used to recognise a personal triumph for someone who has faced a challenge, a young person who has pushed themselves outside of their comfort zone or it may be an opportunity to recognise the outstanding efforts of a team player.
A young person is nominated by their peers in their school or youth organisation. An important part of the scheme is the involvement of young people in selecting the award winners for their hard work and efforts. We want young people to recognise and celebrate the success of their peers.
Each award winner then receives a certificate, pin badge and a book from Sir Jack himself. They also choose how to spend a £300 grant to benefit their school or organisation. As well as this, organisations on the scheme get to apply for a package of other small grants throughout the year.
All award winners are invited to attend one of our fun ceremonies to be presented with a medallion in front of their families, friends and VIPs.
Young Peoples Voice
“O absolutely loved Circles, it’s been the making of him, I feel like I have my son back but an even better improved version. I told him yesterday how proud we are of him and that Haley had said she was proud of him too, and he said actually mum more importantly I’m proud of myself! You really do incredible work with them there, it must be so rewarding to see them go off and spread their wings. We can’t thank you enough.”