Welcome to the Young Leaders Awards 2026, celebrating the incredible accomplishments of young people across our borough.
This is an event brought to you by RBKC’s Youth Participation Team, RBKC Youth Council, Young K&C and Young K&C’s Young Ambassadors.
These awards honour the achievements of young individuals who have made a significant impact through leadership, creativity, sports, community involvement, and more.
Join in recognising the next generation of change-makers!
Key dates
Nominations open: Thursday 27 August 2026
Deadline for nominations: Sunday 18 October 2026
Award ceremony: Friday 20 November 2026, 6PM – 8.30PM, at Kensington Town Hall
Who can be nominated
- young people aged 11–19 (or up to 25 for SEND and Care Leaves)
- must live, work, or study in the borough
Please note: You cannot nominate yourself for an award.
You can nominate someone for up to 2 awards.
To find out more and submit your nominations, click here.