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PLAnet: Philip Lawrence Awards Network celebrates the positive
difference that young people’s projects are making in communities
all over the UK. Tell us what you’re doing and get recognised.

The Philip Lawrence Awards celebrate and share the achievements of young people. They were set up in 1997 in memory of head teacher Philip Lawrence who was murdered outside his school. Since then, over 100 groups from across the UK have won a coveted award for projects that improved their lives and the lives of others.

Projects range from tackling crime to bridging the generation gap, and from setting up radio stations to creating youth forums – all kinds of great ideas from young people who want to make a difference. More than 1000 great young people, aged between 11 and 20 have been involved in our network, sharing ideas and new experiences,

and proving that young people can be a force for good.
Find out more about the incredible things that our award winners have done for their communities, and join PLAnet to share what you’re doing.

Every young person is capable of greatness.

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The Philip Lawrence Awards 2011 are open for nominations!

Celebrate the difference that young people are making in your community and nominate a project now for the 2011 Philip Lawrence Awards.

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Posted by: Lea

Jul 27, 2011 - 09:06 AM

Your new challenge: help improve your neighbourhoods

This year, the Awards will focus on young people leaving prison and improving high-crime areas

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Posted by: Lea

Jun 20, 2011 - 10:12 PM

Young people are the stars of the show

VIPs including Sir Trevor McDonald, Will Young and government ministers celebrated with our young winners at the 2010 Awards ceremony.

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Posted by: Lea

Jan 12, 2011 - 11:39 AM

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09-02 9:36
Social Enterprise leads fightback in deprived communities. Youth comms agency @LivityUK shining example http://t.co/uAZyiQn via @guardian
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