“Excellent. Please do more!” – Tunde Okewale, Urban Lawyer

“Very inspiring event!. So looking forward to the 2012 Awards. Keep up the fantastic movement” – Hyacinth Riley, mother of 2011 award winner

“Good event. The young ambassadors are fantastic!” – Claudia Younge

“Great evening. Keep up the good work” – Elaine Powell, Director ‘Amazing Life Group’

“Fantastic evening and an excellent, inspiring message. May it long continue” – Roma Thomas, mother of 2011 award winner

“Excellent event. More promotion out there would be excellent too” – Steve Nguoghia

“The whole evening was very engaging and it was pleasant to hear the achievements made by other young people. Well done to the ambassadors and BYA!” – Kennie Imara, 15

“An inspirational evening. So amazing to see young people making history. Truly fantastic” – Hollie Camilleri-Denis

“Great presentation. How can I get involved!” – Diana Powell, Llewellyn Powell Consultancy

“At the moment I am writing a book and this event would really help me a lot” – Shaloma Powell, 13

“I thought that it was very inspirational and I have learnt a lot” – Tafari Imara, 13

“Amazing event, it’s really given me that extra push to do more. I love BYA! – Kanayo Dike-Oduah, BYA Ambassador (finalist and winner Education category 2010)

“Should be bigger and spread around the UK” – Nia Imara, NABSS

“The event was fantastic. A real eye opener to the wonderful young people we have in society. Very pleased with the way that BYA have supported them” – Jade Gray-Christie

“Very inspiring with real substance. Extremely keen to get involved” – Malachi Butt

“Worth coming down for. Cannot wait to work with BYA and make the changes we need to see. Proud to be a face of BYA” – Amy Tandoh, BYA Ambassador (finalist and winner Choices category 2010)

“”Wishing you all the best for the future. Keep on persevering” – Jonnie Moore

“Brilliant!” – Jas Rai

“It’s great to see the seed grow, branch out and continue to grow” – Hamish McLaughlin

“Woo hoo! What can I say. Thank you to you and your team. Kay, you made me cry. Congratulations upon your achievements” – Sabrina Ben Salmi, mother of award winner

“Excellent!” – Philip Butt

“Very inspirational” – Sam Cruickshank

“Truly inspirational and any organisation would benefit from these words. How can I help?” – Barry Kellegher, Legal and General

Don’t you wish you’d been there?

Date for your diary: Saturday 17th November ‘BYA Awards 2012‘. You’ve now heard first hand testimonies of what it’s like to be at a BYA event. Don’t miss out again.

You can nominate someone (or yourself) for this year’s awards by clicking here

Please do not make your way to the venue if you haven’t purchased a ticket or contacted us to have your name put on the guest list, you will not be able to get in.

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“Success loves company!”

You can get your tickets online here. Alternatively, if you arrive by 6pm there will be BYA staff in reception who can take your cash payment HOWEVER you must email or text the guests name’s to us by 3pm TODAY.

Thank you, BYA Team

Young people, parents/carers and teachers alike, are encouraged to attend this event to experience some first hand testimonials of success, advice on ‘how to do it’ and opportunities to meet some of the UK’s leading role models within the black African / Caribbean community.

Our current and previous nominees and award winners have been invited to become BYA Ambassadors. They will become a voice of and for young people in the UK, creating an awareness of the achievements of black youth (black African/ black Caribbean / including mixed heritage).

They will empower and encourage other young people to explore and reach their own potential creating positive images that will be visual throughout communities, helping to counteract the destructive negative media stereotype.

Our Ambassadors will be the face of Black Youth Achievements and represent us at schools, functions and events throughout the year, bridging the gap between young people, communities and business. This is an exciting development for our organisation and will add value to our mission.

Reserve your place today, meet the BYA Award Winners and Ambassadors and be inspired by the true face of black youth in the UK.

WARNING- this event could seriously encourage you to aim high and reach your potential

Taking place at Pearson PLC, 80 The Strand, Charing Cross, London WC2R 0RL (click herefor directions)

Wednesday 9th May 2012, 6:00pm – 8pm

Tickets are only £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for 16s and under.

BYA Tickets

Adult £5.00 GBP 16 and under £2.00 GBP

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All enquiries can be sent to admin@blackyouthachievements.org

Photos of BYA Awards 2011 can be viewed here