Please see below, an update from the Welsh Government’s Youth Engagement Branch regarding the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025:
Annwyl bawb
I am writing to provide an update on our plans for the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025.
Following the nomination period, which ran from June to November 2025, three judging panels met in March 2026 to agree on a shortlist of three finalists per award category. A huge thank you to the panel members for their invaluable help with this.
Judges had a difficult time shortlisting from a very strong field of nominations. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to submit a nomination to share stories of excellence and innovation from right across Wales.
In terms of next steps, profiles of each finalist will be published on the Youth Work Excellence Awards website and Welsh Government channels in June, culminating in the announcement of winners during Youth Work Week (23-30 June).
There will not be a traditional awards ceremony this year. I know this will come as disappointing news to some of you. However, we will be using alternative approaches to raise the profile of youth work to those outside the sector who may lack an appreciation of the breadth and impact of youth work on the lives of young people.
Thanks for your continued support on celebrating the very best examples of youth work in all corners of Wales.
Cofion cynnes,
Dyfan Evans
Youth Engagement Branch
Welsh Government