🌟 Celebrating Young Changemakers: Rotary Young Citizen Awards 2025/26 🌟
- sandrajmarks
- May 22
- 2 min read
Across Great Britain and Ireland, young people are stepping up, speaking out and shaping their communities for the better. The Rotary Young Citizen Awards shine a spotlight on these inspiring under‑25s whose compassion, courage and commitment make a real difference.
These awards honour young people who demonstrate positive citizenship, take on meaningful responsibilities, lead community action, or simply stand out through their exceptional character. Whether they’re supporting classmates, transforming their neighbourhoods or driving global change, these young citizens show what leadership looks like in action.
🌍 Young Citizens in Action: Stories from Rotary Southern Wales District
🧡 Brynmawr Interact Club – Compassion in Motion
The Brynmawr Family of Rotary proudly celebrated the Brynmawr Interact Club after they were named winners at the Rotary Young Citizens Awards 2026.
Their dedication to community wellbeing shone brightly as they chose to donate their £250 prize to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and 4Louis. A powerful example of generosity in action. 🫶
🕊️ Interact Club of Croesyceiliog School – Young Peacemakers
The Interact Club of Croesyceiliog School, Cwmbran, earned the title Young Citizen Peacemakers 2026, reflecting the heart of their weekly work:
Supporting children at Jackie School in Uganda through literacy, menstrual health and play 📚
Creating local opportunities with their community Book Stop 📖
Building a lasting Peace Garden symbolising unity, diversity and hope 🌿
These young leaders show how peace begins with small, consistent acts of kindness.
🌟 Why These Awards Matter
The Rotary Young Citizen Awards celebrate the many young people who are proving, every day, that leadership has no age limit. Their stories remind us that hope, kindness and determination can spark change in schools, communities and even across the world. 🌍✨
To find out more:
Rotary GB&I Interact Clubs
Brynmawr Family of Rotary
Interact Croesyceiliog School
Want to get involved?
contact:
Abergavenny Rotary Club Secretary Robert Parker
📞 08789 330289
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