OUR search to find the inspirational young people of Barnsley is now well and truly underway.

The Chronicle has teamed up with Barnsley College and other local businesses and organisations to run the Young Champions awards which have gone from strength-to-strength since we relaunched them two years ago.

Last year’s search culminated in a glitzy presentation night in the Metrodome Arena which drew a crowd of almost 600 people.

And this year’s presentation night will once again return to the Metrodome on Friday, June 12 where our winners will be revealed.

So if you know a young person who really deserves some credit for all their hard work, now is the time to put them forward.

Nominations for the Young Champions awards, where we celebrate the great achievements made by young people, are now open.

Categories are:

Student of the Year

Young Apprentice

Young Fundraiser

Young Carer

Young Sportsperson

Young Volunteer

Young Conqueror

Young Community Hero

Young Entertainer

Young Entrepreneur

Special Achievement

Young Team of the Year (Sport)

Young Team of the Year (Community)

Young Team of the Year (Entertainment)

Nominees will be featured in the paper, before our panel of judges pull together a shortlist.

A combination of judges’ votes and a public vote will then be used to decide the final winners.

We will also be handing out the Outstanding Young Champion award on the night for one youngster whose achievements have wowed judges and earned them some additional, special recognition.

n If you want to nominate someome, send their details and a brief description to: youngchampions@barnsley-chronicle.co.uk.