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Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards

Posted on 23 January 2020

Know someone of South Asian heritage who has overcome barriers to success?

The Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards (YAYAs) is the first scheme of its kind set up to recognise the efforts of young people aged 16-30, South Asian heritage born or living and working in Yorkshire.

Its special focus is on those socially-mobile young achievers who have overcome less advantage, or have broken through traditional barriers to progress.

Award categories include:

  • Young achiever of the year
  • Achievement in school or college
  • Achievement in the not-for-profit sector
  • Female achievement in traditionally-male work areas
  • Achievement in overcoming life obstacles
  • And more!

A shortlist of three people will be selected in each category and the winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner on Thursday 2 April 2020.

Find out more and make your nomination by Wednesday 5 February 2020.

Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards

The University of York is proud to be a sponsor of The Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards.