Awards Synopsis
The FMO Youth Awards seeks to highlight and acknowledge the efforts of Young Muslims and those dealing with young people in various fields of endeavour across the County.
Within the current climate of disaffection and disenchantment the ultimate objective of the Youth Awards is to celebrate the achievements of exceptional young Muslims and crucially to inspire all young people to emulate their peers and understand that these positive achievements are both recognised and appreciated.
This category includes the recognition of courage, selflessness, immense personal sacrifice and leadership in the face of dire circumstances and the demonstration of love and desire to preserve the dignity and integrity of others through services rendered to Humanity.
Dates:
Voting Deadline - 12.03.2010
Judging Panel Meeting - 21.03.2010
Shortlist Published - 26.03.2010
Awards Evening - 10.04.2010 (Leicester Exhibition Centre)
Shortlist
Jamila Abdul (19 years old)
An extraordinary young women who faced an immensely traumatic experience. However, she has used her experiences to help others, participating in the NSPCC Child Trafficking Advice and Information Line Young People’s Advisory Groups as well as speaking at various conferences. Volunteering to help the elderly on ward 32 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Jamila has also achieved academic success, attending South Leicestershire College to gain her GCSEs and now currently pursuing a degree in paediatric nursing at De Montfort University.
Shamima Essat (23 years old)
Despite having learning disabilities which often led to social exclusion, Shamima has worked hard to progress in her life. Leaving college with low confidence Shamima started volunteering at Ansaar to learn office skills with her ultimate dream of working in an office. This was achieved when Shamima started work at Leicester City Council as a Valuing Young People Assistant. Her courage in facing her barriers has enabled her to develop both her confidence and her potential.
Yahya, Bilal, Haroon and Mehmood Ghodadwala
Having put themselves at risk to rescue two families in a harrowing house fire, the Ghodadwala’s were awarded major bravery awards by the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service. In rescuing eight people, including children, brave and decisive action was taken including smashing the front door with a concrete slab and using a ladder to climb a window and then throw two children out of the window where they were caught by neighbours.
Mohammed Gul (15 years old)
Recognising the difficulties that other students face at his school, Mohammed uses his knowledge of Pashto to support Afghan students at the school to support and translate for these students. This has involved Mohammed giving up his break and lunchtime so that he can help his fellow students.