Emerging (Young) Volunteer of the Year

The Coastguard Emerging (Young) Volunteer of the Year Award recognises a volunteer under 30 years of age, who has demonstrated the commitment and dedication required to be an outstanding volunteer, and who has already made a great contribution to their unit in the 2-5 years they have been volunteering.

Young volunteers are the future of Coastguard. This award gives you the opportunity to acknowledge an upcoming volunteer in your unit who brings their all to their role – be it a fresh perspective, a good attitude or a keen eye for improvement, this award recognises our young people.  

Criteria

You know the person or unit you’re nominating is great – that’s why you’re nominating them! But the judges want to know the details of why this person or unit deserves to be recognised above all others, and that they meet the award criteria. Please ensure you're read the criteria for this award and provide examples in your nomination of how the nominee has met the criteria.  

Photos, videos and other supporting documents are helpful to paint a picture for the judges and bring your nomination to life. If you have a photo of the nominee, or a team photo if it’s a group award, you can upload any supporting images or documentation via the online nomination form or by emailing any supporting images or documentation along with your unit name and award category to [email protected]. 

Heads up: You can complete part of the form and come back to it later. As long as you use the same device, your progress will be saved.