The Key Awards 2023
The Key Awards aren't far away and we can't wait to celebrate with you on the night! Our judging panel worked hard to whittle down our winners and you can see our shortlisted nominees below...
Key Community Champions of the Year
This award recognises groups who created significant community benefit with their KEY+ Project. Nominees include:
- The Spicy Pumpkins
- Wilfies Warriors
- Team Pride
- Funky Phoenixes
- St Lukes Winter Wonderland
- Tiger Cubs
- Female Dreamers
- Happy Planners
- Round the World in 20 Dishes
- Nature Gang
KEY+ Pitch Innovators of the Year
This award recognises KEY+ groups who pitched to panel in a particularly detailed or innovative way. Nominees include:
- Tiger Cubs
- DAAC Packers Go Splash
- Community Hope
- The Drama Queens
- The Avengers
KEY+ Inspirational Award
This award recognises young people who have positively changed and developed throughout their participation in the KEY+ Challenge. Nominees include:
- Creative Pathways
- Voice Making Choices
- Wilfies Warriors
- Jessical Nichol
- The Lionesses
- The Avengers
KEY+ Group Name of the Year
An award recognising this year's most unusual and whacky KEY+ Group name. Nominees include:
- We are contacting you about your car's extended warrenty
- Lovely Pretty Princesses Slay With Power
- Maestro's Minions
- Bananas in Pyjamas
- Sensational Sandwiches
Exceptional KEY+ Facilitator of the Year
An award to recognise exceptional KEY+ Facilitators who inspired belief with the KEY+ Challenge. Nominees include:
- Katy McClen
- Laura Langdale-Bush
- Ashleigh and Owen
- Craig Martin
- Toni Pearson
- Lynne and Michelle
- Thomas Young
- Gillian Bell
- Kayleigh Bell
- Megan Stratton
- Richard Cheetham
Unique KEY+ Project of the Year
This award recognises a unique or creative project dreamt up by young people. Nominees include:
- Five Guys and a Fry
- Round the World in 20 Dishes
- One for All
- Christmas Give-Back
- Notorious 4
- Creative Pathways
Key Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional Key Volunteer. Nominees include:
- Paige Gallone
- Emma Ramsey
- Andy Hodgkinson
- Valerie Ender
- Jack Bousfield
Outstanding Delivery Partner of the Year
An award recognising an outstanding Key Partner championing The Key and the KEY+ Challenge. Nominees include:
- Gosforth East Middle School
- Bright Futures Young Women's Project
- Bilton Hall
- Newcastle City Learning
- St Johns Roman Catholic School
- Gateshead Skills and Learning
- North Benwell Youth Project
KEY+ Completers of the Year
This award recognises an superb group of young people who successfully completed all stages of the KEY+ Challenge. Nominees include:
- Community Hope
- Tiger Cubs
- Arc Renovators
- Made 4 Each Others
- The Lionesses
- Christmas Give-Back
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