Off the Record Bristol

30. Jan 2012

Mentality Scoops Prestigious Award!!

The Mentality Project has won a nationally recognised Phillip Lawrence Award!

The Philip Lawrence Awards 2011 winners are:

• Just Ask Nottingham (Nottingham)

• Mentality (Bristol)

• Reclaim Our Name (Manchester)

• Vale Youth Speak Up (Barry, Wales)

• Voices Against Violence (Scotland)

• Young Citizens (Lewisham, London)

The announcement was made at a parliamentary event on Wednesday celebrating the positive contribution young people are making in their communities, with a showcase of past winners, and a panel discussion on ways of reaching out to more young people.
Speaking at the announcement event, Frances Lawrence said:

“This year’s Awards celebrate young people who have taken it upon themselves to deal with really cutting edge issues. They are wholly deserving of our thanks, support and admiration.”

Minister for Crime Prevention and Antisocial Behaviour Reduction Lord Henley said:

“Through their energy and commitment, this year’s winners have all made a difference to their local communities and made them better and safer places to live. They are an inspiration to us all and an important reminder that the vast majority of young people make a positive contribution to society.”

The awards body will now go on tour around the country to celebrate locally each winner. Watch this space for details on when the will happen in Bristol. Well done peeps!

You can find out more here: http://www.philiplawrenceawards.net/and-the-winners-are/

Posted by Simon 17:16

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