Young Citizen of the Year 2026
Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Award Finalist – Treasure
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Treasure, one of our outstanding students, who was recognised as a finalist at the Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Rotary Awards 2026, an event that honours young people who have gone above and beyond to support others and demonstrate exceptional citizenship. The awards ceremony was held at the University of Wolverhampton and hosted by the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Paul Singh, bringing together some of the most inspirational young people from across the city.
Treasure was nominated for her exceptional commitment to:
o Youth leadership and representation through her work with Youth Council Wolverhampton, the My Tomorrow Programme, and as a Youth Commissioner.
o Championing inclusion and diversity as Inclusion and Diversity Prefect, helping organise Culture Day, Black History Month celebrations, and other school events.
o Supporting community safety initiatives, including involvement in Anti-Knife Crime activities and engagement with Wolverhampton Policing.
o Sports leadership and volunteering, delivering sports activities to primary-aged children and SEND pupils after completing Sports Leaders training.
o Representing young people’s voices at regional events, including the West Midlands Combined Authority Youth Summit and youth consultation programmes.
o Community service and volunteering, supporting projects through Birmingham Deeper Life Church and other local youth initiatives.
o Youth advocacy and social action, including work with Ditch the Label’s Youth Advisory Board and participation in creative community projects.
o Being a positive role model, consistently demonstrating leadership, compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to making a difference.
Treasure’s achievements reflect their dedication to creating positive opportunities for others and ensuring young people’s voices are heard. They are a fantastic ambassador for Heath Park School and an inspiration to their peers.
Congratulations, Treasure, on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved.
