The third Young Ealing Foundation Awards (YEF Awards) which celebrates and recognises young people and the providers who help them has seen 15 awards being given out at a packed event in Grade II listed ECC, the former Odeon cinema on Northfields Avenue.
The winners, selected by Ealing Young Champions from the Young Ealing Foundation. were whittled down from shortlists in each category that showcased the commitment Ealing young people have shown towards their local communities as well as the providers who help enable young people to achieve their potential.
| Award | Winner |
| Young Activist of the Year | Youth Social Network |
| Employability Project of the Year | Mahaba Cafe |
| Young Creative Leader | Martina Lima |
| Creative Project of the Year | Rewind Project |
| Young Sports Leader of the Year | Raphael Chiwandire |
| Physical Wellbeing Project of the Year | Treasure Boxing |
| Mental Wellbeing Project of the Year | Building Bridges |
| Young Entrepreneur of the Year | Precisa Getsevich |
| Disability Project of the Year | Ealing Anchor Foundation |
| Education Project of the Year | Back to the Community, Back to School |
| Young Volunteer of the Year | Leah Madar |
| Youth Work Professional of the Year | Rahma Guled Elmi |
| Overcoming Adversity Award | Sabrine Ahmed |
| People’s Choice Award | Santino Jay |
The proceedings were introduced by the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Yvonne Johnson. Joining in the celebrations by giving out awards were Ealing Council leader Peter Mason, Councillor Dr Aysha Raza, Member of the London Assembly Bassam Mahfouz, Ealing Central & Acton MP Dr Rupa Huq, Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan and Ealing North MP James Murray.
Speaking to EALING.NEWS, Young Ealing Foundation CEO Elly Heaton, said: “This year’s awards have been absolutely incredible and every year they seem to get even bigger and better. Ealing is full of talented young people and innovative and dedicated youth professionals at the Young Ealing Foundation believe its important to celebrate and acknowledge all that hard work.”
Ms Heaton added: “It’s really tough out there at the moment and young people are facing the worst of it. The young people being celebrated through our Awards are supported by a cast of thousands from the voluntary sector, but also from the statutory sector and the private sector groups who are stepping up to fill the void left by 15 years of cuts to public services. They’re finding creative ways to do more and more with less and it is a privilege and a pleasure to work with all of them to deliver the best possible services to every child and young person in the borough.
A huge thank you to all our brilliant nominees, hosts, presenters and performers and also to our sponsors Old Oak Common and Park Royal Development Corporation, Freshwater Foundation, Kirby Group, Miindfulness and Lets Leap Sports Academy. See you next year.”
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