The awards ceremony was held at the civic centre on 13 th August at 7pm-730 pm. All 4 Rotary clubs were represented.There were 9 finalists all very amazing young people who all deserved to be there all contributing and supporting people in our City. I wouldn’t have liked to have been a judge they all deserved to win.

Lisa Webb (Nee Potts) GM and Mayor Councillor Sandra Samuels OBE with Young Citizen winner Kye Barton on screen, (absent due to Covid) and Club President Sylvia Morgan

However one young man stood out Kye Barton was awarded the top prize and a plaque for his outstanding achievements. His  experiences of the care system has helped him to help others.He has become an ambassador for others in a similar situation.Sharing his experiences strength and hope to help them navigate through the system and to avoid being left behind .

The stories of all nine finalists were all so humbling despite their life challenges they showed the best of our young people.

Suffice it to say they all received the recognition they deserved and everyone went away with certificates and some financial reward for their commitment to their cause.

Mayor Councillor Sandra Samuale OBE and lead organiser Rotarian Roger Timbrell with the finalists of the 2022 Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year.

Thanks to the Mayor for providing the venue the buffet and for Lisa Potts for presenting the awards and the cheques .

To the organising committee made up of Rotarians from all four clubs who are part of the judging and organising team.Also providing financial support . A very enjoyable night and more importantly a very worthwhile evening for all concerned .

Proud to be part of our Rotary

President Sylvia Morgan.