Awards

Respect – what does this word mean to you? Do you respect others? Are you respected? Do you respect yourself?  Are you the bad news in the papers or the good news that goes unreported?

We believe that the way we live can help put respect back into the heart of communities – relationships between young and old, black and white, male and female, teachers and students…

When it comes to respect we know that despite so many stories to the contrary, young people are often an inspiring example to all in our society.

For the second year running the Evangelical Alliance Champions of Respect Awards will honour young people aged between 10 and 25 for their community service and the way they demonstrate respect for others. It’s your chance to tell us about young people who show respect - where they live, in their school, church or family.

This is what Champions of Respect is all about – a campaign by the Evangelical Alliance, working with the African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance, Tearfund, Crusaders, Youth for Christ, Girls' Brigade England & Wales and others to promote the many young people who model respect.
The awards are there to highlight and reward the best. 

Its time to challenge the negative stereotypes of young people today.  The Awards are your chance to tell us about young people who’ve made a difference. 

"Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people. Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others, and do your best to live at peace with everyone."
Romans 12:16-18 (Contemporary English Version)

“I was delighted to present the first Respect Awards in 2005. The Awards are a great way of showing just how much young people contribute to their communities. By celebrating the positive things that young people do every day for their friends, families and neighbours, we can see true respect in action – respect for each other, for ourselves and respect for our shared human and spiritual values.”

Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.

More about the Champions of Respect 2006 winners

More about Champions of Respect 2006

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