The Young Entertainers Academy Awards (YEAA) aims to not only highlight the achievements and hard work of young people, but to also support, encourage and inspire more young people to get involved in performing arts, and to enable young people to learn about the opportunities available to them in the entertainment industry.
Vision
Our vision is to create an annual awards ceremony led by youth in community performing arts, drawing every young person into its fold. We aim to spotlight the ingenuity and accomplishments of young individuals within our community, as well as those who support them.
Mission
By collaborating with reputable organisations, our mission is to offer creative workshops to underprivileged communities. These workshops aim to empower young individuals by providing them with opportunities to acquire new skills in an enjoyable, safe and engaging environment.
Values
Our model is grounded in robust ethical principles. This entails that every individual working with us, including our team members, partners, the youth we engage with, collaborators, and sponsors, will receive professional, courteous, polite, honest, and utmost respectful treatment.
With the backing of leaders, organisations, and the community, we can honor the achievements of young individuals in the performing arts and help nurture their aspirations.
We listen, understand and act accordingly.
The Young Entertainers Academy Awards will always aim to listen to those that interact with us. In order to grow and develop, The Young Entertainers Academy Awards believes you must firstly listen to your young people, sponsors, supporters, partners and team, and look to understand each view. Where appropriate, we implement suggestions and change to become a more rounded, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
The Young Entertainers Academy Awards supports young people’s development and aims to promote best practice in all that we do.
History
The Young Entertainers Academy Awards is the brainchild of Sazz Wanogho-Maud who staged the first national awards ceremony in 2003 for young people already making a name for themselves. Held at the Hilton Park Lane in London, the Awards were supported by TV presenter Denise Van Outen, actress & TV presenter Linda Robson, and the cast of EastEnders, as well as by many reputable UK theatrical agents representing young people.
Award Winners
Many Award winners have gone on to achieve great things such as singer-songwriter Pixie Lott and actors Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Johnson and Leonie Elliott.
