 THERE are just days left to nominate worthy youngsters for this year’s Anthony Walker Citizenship Trophy. The trophy, awarded for the first time last year, is designed to help keep alive the memory of the Huyton teenager who was murdered in 2005. This year’s accolade will go to another young person in Merseyside who has made an outstanding contribution in their own community. Closing date for entries is this Saturday, March 31. The winner will be presented with their award at the Anthony Walker Foundation Gala Dinner – held in association with Winning Women – at the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool on Thursday, April 26. Nominations so far this year include volunteer Maria Hoyle, 18, from Wallasey Village; blind singer Andrew Coleman, 21, from Knowsley; Toxteth musician Chris Reilly, 19; volunteer Curtis King, 15; Katie Goodwin, 12, from Kirkby who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease; fundraiser Jon Connell, 17, and Thomas Birchall, 10, who has helped stand up for his friend against racist bullies. This year’s event is being sponsored by the Northwest Regional Development Agency and supported by the Culture Company. Guest speaker will be comedian and charity campaigner Lenny Henry, who will also present the award. How to make you nomination Write or email to us your nomination giving details in no more than 250 words about the nominee and why he or she should be nominated for the award. Please be sure to leave your contact details. Nominees must be up to and including 21 years old, aware their names have been put forward, and be available to attend the dinner on April 26. Entries should be sent either by email to michellefiddler@liverpoolecho.co.uk or by post to Anthony Walker Citizenship Trophy, c/o Michelle Fiddler, Liverpool Echo, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB.
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