Talented 'future leaders' celebrated at annual awards show

The Ignite Awards were recently presented at Millfield Theatre in Edmonton by young leaders

Ignite Awards winners with council cabinet member Chris Dey (right)

Sixteen “exceptional” young people in Enfield have been recognised for their “dedication, leadership and positive contributions” to the community.

The Ignite Awards, a youth-led celebration of local young people’s achievements, were recently presented at Millfield Theatre in Edmonton by young leaders alongside Chris Dey, Enfield Council’s cabinet member for children’s services, in front of more than 250 guests.

A record number of young people – 44 – were nominated for this year’s Ignite Awards, making it the largest number of nominations received to date.

Winners included Omari Green, recipient of the Future Leader Award, who has led awareness campaigns through his role as Enfield’s young mayor. He has supported youth engagement initiatives and championed the voices of young people, demonstrating “leadership, determination and a strong commitment to building a better future for his peers”.

The evening also celebrated the end of the council’s Summer Uni programme, showcasing some of the many free activities and courses young people participated in over the summer holidays.

Cllr Dey said: “I am always amazed by our talented youth and their passion to inspire positive changes around them.

“The Ignite Awards is not just any ceremony. It is a chance to recognise and appreciate these future leaders, who will no doubt go on to do incredible things in our communities, borough and country.

“Once again, congratulations to the winners and individuals who were nominated, as well as the young people who participated in Summer Uni programme.”

The Ignite Awards were created four years ago by Enfield’s young leaders and have remained an annual event celebrating youth achievement ever since.

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