The Awards were set up in memory of head teacher Philip Lawrence, murdered outside his school in 1995 after going to the aid of a pupil who was being attacked by a gang.

He believed in the huge potential of young people to achieve great things. Two years after his death, his widow, Frances Lawrence, continued the legacy by founding the Philip Lawrence Awards. These celebrate young people making a difference in their communities; breaking down barriers, tackling local issues and making lives better for themselves and others.

Nacro manages the Awards on behalf of the Home Office, with the Department of Education, supported by the NASUWT and Children and Young People Now.

Our remit is to broaden the pool of nominations, particularly in high crime neighbourhoods, to extend the reach of the awards to young people in custody and to work directly with young people, encouraging greater participation by developing an active online community.

'It is crucial that we celebrate the achievements of young people who make a difference in those communities which are affected most by crime and antisocial behaviour. We also want to involve those serving custodial sentences, so the award can help them make a positive difference to their communities when they are released and stop them offending.'
Frances Lawrence

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Contact

Email Luke Whitehead or tel: 020 7840 7222