YOUNG ENTERTAINERS ACADEMY AWARDS REVEALS 2025 YOUNG ENTERTAINERS IN THE COMMUNITY AWARDS WINNERS
WINNERS for the 5th Young Entertainers in the Community Awards 2025 have been announced.
Sponsored by Goldsmiths University of London, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Music Militia Entertainment, Carol Ann Walters PR, Lorraine Hudson Talent Agent, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, and Theatre Cave, the annual event celebrates the best in community performance for ages 8-24, and the inspirational schools and leaders who work with them.
The winners were revealed at this year’s ceremony, which took place on 8 November at Goldsmiths University of London, hosted by young presenters Nelly and Orson, with performances and presentations from YEAAUK Online Musical Theatre Winners 2025: Rocco Cavaliere, Laila-Rose Berry, and Madie Fewkes; Blackfen School for Girls (Performing Arts School of the Year Winner – 2024), Ella Burgos (Young Soloist Winner – 2024), Cassie Coke (Young Dancer Winner – 2024), and Brydon Duncan (content creator, athlete, and mental health advocate).
Full list of winners
Young Dancer in the Community (Including Groups) sponsored by Goldsmiths University of London
WINNER: SAMIKSHA DIWAKAR
Rising Star in the Community sponsored by Lorraine Hudson Talent Agent
WINNER: SAMIKSHA DIWAKAR
Young Actor in the Community
WINNER: BETSY GODDEN
Young Actor in Musical Theatre in the Community sponsored by Northern School of Contemporary Dance
WINNER: GRACE BOWDEN
Young Soloist in the Community sponsored by Theatre Cave
WINNER: MADDIE FEWKES
Young Versatile Performer in the Community sponsored by Music Militia Entertainment
WINNER: TOBY GILMORE
Performing Arts School of the Year sponsored by Tosh Wanogho-Maud
WINNER: MAGPIE DANCE
Visionary Performing Arts Leader of the Year sponsored by Carol Ann Walters PR
WINNER: KELLI DIXON-NORRINGTON
Performing Arts Teacher of the Year
WINNER: NIKKI WEBB
