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YOUNG ENTERTAINERS IN THE COMMUNITY AWARDS

REWARDING AND CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE SINCE 2003

Community Awards 2024

Saturday 26th October 2024

Goldsmiths University of London

YOUNG ENTERTAINERS ACADEMY AWARDS

To support & reward

the outstanding talent of young people across a variety of categories and sectors, and to assist and encourage young people from all walks of life to keep their dreams alive.

“YEAA is nurturing and shaping the future of young talent in a diverse and inspirational way”

The LATCH Project

Young Entertainers in the Community Awards

The Young Entertainers in The Community Awards 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 26, at Goldsmiths University of London.

We have 12 exciting award categories...

1.Young Dancer in the Community (including group)

This Award is for a talented dancer or dance group in the community. Judges will be looking for the finest young dancers and/or dance groups in the community.

2.Young Actor in the Community

This Award is for a talented young actor in the community who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. Judges will be looking for young actors who perform tirelessly to go above and beyond to entertain.

3.Young Actor in Musical Theatre in the Community

This Award is for a talented young actor in Musical Theatre, recognising excellence and raising standards in live Musical Theatre in the community. Judges will be looking for evidence of a level of skill and craft using music and song to advance the plot, narrative or character.

4.Young Soloist in the community

This Award is for a talented young soloist in the community who has exceeded expectations of their vocal talent. This Award is open to soloists of any genre including jazz, Hip Hop, rock and more!

5.Young Musician in the Community (including Bands)

This Award is for an individual Musician or Band who has entertained the community. Judges will be looking for example(s) of how the nominee/s have gone beyond expectations and why you feel they are an admirable winner/s.

6. Young Versatile Performer in the Community (sing, dance, act)

This Award is for a talented young performer of considerable range and talent. Judges will be looking for young performers who have accumulated titles in several areas (sing, dance, act).

7. Performing Arts School of the Year in the Community

This Award recognises the best Performing Arts School in the Community. Judges will be looking for a Performing Arts School that demonstrates visionary flair, inspires the performing arts community, and creates the most dynamic community projects.

8. Performing Arts Teacher Of The Year in the Community

This Award is for a Performing Arts Teacher working in music, dance, or drama education whose career has been marked by an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of others through the arts. Judges will be looking for evidence that nominees have made a long and demonstrable difference to the lives of a significant number of students.

9. Visionary Performing Arts Leader Of The Year in the Community

This Award is for a visionary Performing Arts Leader who inspires and encourages performing arts students to show individuality and drive confidence. The judges will be looking for evidence that this person has made or continues to make a real and significant difference to the lives of their students through leadership.

10. The Every Child: Equality and Diversity in Performing Arts

This Award is for a young person who works hard at performing arts despite physical ability, background and/or learning disabilities. The judges will be looking for young people who have overcome barriers to pursue their dreams.

11. Rising Star in the Community

This Award is for a young person whose early accomplishments on stage distinguish them as possible stars of the future. The judges will be looking for evidence that this person has stage presence and has recently (in the last three -3 years) made their debut on stage in a professional, community or school setting.

12. Significant Achievement in the Community

This Award is for a dedicated young performer who, from an early age, has demonstrated a particular commitment to performing arts and who continues to perform consistently into adolescence. Judges will be looking for raw talent, ambition, and a determination to succeed.

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We would like to thank everyone that generously helps the Young Entertainers Academy Awards with their support, sponsorship, partnerships and donations.

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2024 Winners

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2019 Winners

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2018 Winners

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