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Sometime ago the Evangelical
Alliance launched an award scheme to find a young person who has won the respect
of family, friends and the community. (see links below)
Here's what appeared on
their website and promotional advertising:
"When it comes to respect we believe young people can be an example to our nation. We believe the way we live can help put respect back into the heart of our communities - relationships between young and old, black and white, male and female, teachers and students…
The Evangelical Alliance wants to challenge the negative stereotypes of young people today, but to do that we need to work together. Tell us about the ways in which you show respect where you live, at school, in church or in your family, and we’ll tell others.
Who are we?
The
Evangelical Alliance
and partner organisations
Youth for
Christ
and
Crusaders.
What are we
going on about?
Champions of respect – a campaign to promote the thousands of you out there who
model respect plus a competition to get you all involved.
When is it?
The national programme is launched on 10 November 2005 with the first Champions
of respect awards at the annual Temple Address in central London.
What could you
win?
Winners of each category win a cash prize of £500 to go towards their project.
Runners-up in each category win gift vouchers. Short films of each short-listed
project will be shown at the prize-giving ceremony at the Temple Address on 10
November 2005.
How do you
enter?
You need to be nominated by, say, your youth leader, teacher or next door
neighbour - basically anyone who supports your work. We need their name and
contact details, your name and contact details, plus a short description of what
you've been doing and the reasons why you deserve a Champions of respect award.
Can anyone be
nominated?
The competition is open to everyone under 25. There are three categories. As of
30 September 2005, anyone...
· attending primary school and young people who are in the first term of secondary school
· attending secondary school up to the age of 16
· attending sixth form/college and/or aged 17-25
Nominations should be sent to Respect awards, Evangelical Alliance, 186 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BT
or email respect@eauk.org"
The closing date
for nominations is
30 September 2005.
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| Rob Cook: "When I first saw this great idea and was asked if
I could think of someone we could nominate, I immediately thought of Gemma
Russell. Many will know that Gemma has just returned from her sixth visit to
The
Hope Foster Home
in China where she works voluntarily, taking up her own holiday
time from being a nurse in the UK. She funds these visits herself and isn't one
to seek the limelight. She just gets on with it! Whilst in China she has travelled unaccompanied for thousands of miles taking babies for hospital treatment which is part of the wonderful work done by The Hope Foster Home. At The Home she helps out where most needed". Here's what was put forward to be considered by the panel of judges:
I felt Gemma was a worthy young lady to be put
forward for this award and we had an email last week to say she had been short
listed and the winner will be announced today. (Thursday 10th November 2005) Sadly Gemma didn't win this award, but nevertheless for her to be short listed is quite an achievement! Please remember Gemma in your prayers and thank God for her commitment to Him and to The Hope Foster Home. |
**Click here for the write ups of the different categories**
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Celebrities back Champions of Respect “I thoroughly endorse the Champions of
respect awards. They provide a great opportunity for young people,
who make a positive difference in their local communities, to be put in the
spotlight for all the right reasons." “The Champions of
Respect Awards show that there is an army of young Christians out there
loving their communities in Jesus’ name.” “Young people are so
often associated with negative images and stories that it is great to have a
competition which celebrates the many brave and encouraging things being
achieved in our communities by those under 25.” “We want to see a more
positive image of young people presented in our world today. The Champions
of respect awards provide a fantastic chance to show what a great job many
young people do, often unsung, up and down the country.” “The
younger generation is so often talked down to, even when thousands of young
people are doing great stuff. I think it's time we praised them when they do
something that's worthy of our respect for a change.” “Love
your neighbour as yourself is one of the most powerful commandments. I think
the Champions of Respect awards are a fantastic way to see Jesus’ words put
into action. If you can’t respect yourself then how can you respect others?
If you loathe yourself then this will
affect how you
treat those around you. There are many young people doing amazing work for
others. They are the role models for the future. “ “Contrary
to media reports the Champions of Respect awards show that young people are
not all out there, en masse, wearing hooded tops and tormenting people.
Their stories indicate just how much is being achieved in our communities by
young people who want to make a difference.” “Jesus Christ demonstrated great
respect for others during his ministry. He always spoke the truth, yet
managed to challenge the world without condemning it. These young people,
who have been nominated for a Champions of Respect Award, demonstrate that
same ability to challenge the world, while at the same time showing respect,
compassion and humility. I thoroughly commend these Awards and hope they
will become an annual event.” |