Making a Positive and Lasting Difference
The Children of Courage Awards celebrates young people across Birmingham and the wider community who demonstrate extraordinary courage, determination, and kindness.
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About Us
We are proud to recognize and celebrate children who have shown remarkable courage in the face of adversity. Our awards ceremony brings together families, communities, and supporters to honor young heroes who inspire us all.
The Children of Courage Awards is supported by the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation and the wider SJP community, who help us raise awareness and build relationships with families and charities across the region.
Many of our partnerships go beyond the awards ceremony, as we seek to provide lasting support and add value through the SJP community, helping to deliver an even bigger impact on the lives of these extraordinary young people.
Celebrating Our Past Winners
Every year, we have the privilege of honoring extraordinary young people who have shown exceptional courage, determination, and kindness. Our past winners continue to inspire us with their remarkable stories and achievements.
From amazing achievers showing outstanding dedication to dreamers imagining a brighter future, from fantastic fundraisers giving back to sporting superstars excelling in their fields, and from helping hands volunteering their time to charities making a lasting difference – each winner has a unique and inspiring story to tell.
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Our Award Themes
We celebrate young heroes across six inspiring categories, each recognizing different forms of courage and achievement.
Amazing Achievement
This award honours children who have shown outstanding dedication, resilience, and success in the face of challenges. Whether overcoming personal obstacles, reaching important milestones, or making a positive impact in their communities, our Amazing Achievement recipients inspire us all with their strength and determination.
Children's Charity of the Year
This award recognizes the outstanding organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children everywhere. From providing essential support and resources to championing education, health, and well-being, these charities make a lasting difference in communities.
Dare to Dream
This award celebrates the dreamers—the children who dare to imagine a brighter future, no matter the challenges they face. Whether they're pursuing big goals, showing unstoppable creativity, or inspiring others with their vision and hope, our Dare to Dream honourees remind us all of the power of belief.
Fantastic Fundraiser
Celebrate young heroes and the power of giving back with our Fantastic Fundraiser awards category. This special collection honours the inspiring efforts of children who are making a difference—through resilience, kindness, leadership, or creative fundraising.
Sporting Superstar
This category celebrates the drive, discipline, and determination of young athletes who shine on and off the field. Our Sporting Superstar award honours children who show exceptional talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship—whether they're breaking records, inspiring peers, or overcoming obstacles.
Valued Volunteer
This award celebrates the generous spirit of children who give their time and energy to help others. Whether supporting their community, assisting peers, or contributing to causes they care about, our Helping Hands honourees show that kindness and action go hand in hand.
Our Impact
We aim to make positive and lasting change to the lives of young people and their families. By celebrating their courage and achievements, we help build confidence, create opportunities, and inspire others.
- Recognizing and celebrating young heroes across Birmingham
- Building stronger communities through shared celebration
- Inspiring others through remarkable stories of courage
Making a Difference Together
In partnership with the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation, we are committed to supporting and celebrating young people who demonstrate extraordinary qualities.
The SJP Foundation funds small and medium sized charities across the UK working with children who are disadvantaged physically, socially or economically, making this partnership a natural fit for our shared mission.
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