Child citizens to be celebrated in Medway

Children aged between seven and 11 can be nominated - or can apply themselves

Children in Medway who have overcome a challenge, done something extraordinary or made a difference to their community could be honoured with a new award.

The council has launched its Medway Young Citizens Award to celebrate and recognise the achievements of young people in the area.

The new scheme is aimed at children aged between seven and 11 who live or attend school in Medway.

Child-friendly Medway, a division of the council, urged people to send in their nominations from 1 November.

Anybody can nominate a young person and self-nomination is allowed.

Each winner will get a personalised certificate.

Councillor Adam Price, portfolio holder for children's services, said: "This is a brilliant initiative to celebrate our young people."

The scheme is based on the core themes of Child-friendly Medway, which are set by children.

These include being community focused, aspirational and creative.