The 2023 awards are taking place on Friday 24th March 2023 at Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, tickets and tables are now available. Please contact us for more information.
About the awards
Welcome to the home of the Child of Wales Awards, a very special annual event that celebrates the inspirational achievements of the young people of Wales, while raising money for charities in Wales dedicated to helping children.
From Child of Wales came the inception of the National Children’s Awards Ltd, dedicated to recognising the achievements of extraordinary children across the nation.
Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open!
If you know a remarkable young person, be them abled or disabled, we want to hear their story.
Our Sponsors
We are so grateful for all the support we have recieved
We're fundraising to benefit these incredible causes:
Sponsor Testimonials
Headline Sponsor
“We’re delighted to be supporting the Child of Wales Awards for a second year, this time as their headline sponsor. We are looking forward to meeting more of these inspirational and courageous children next March. I’m especially delighted that our two charity partners at Ty Hafan and Hope House Ty Gobaith will benefit from fundraising from this great event.”
Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer, Principality Building Society
Event Partner and Sponsor of the Young Sporting Hero Award
“I feel incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to be involved again in The Child of Wales Awards.
“We work hard to give back to the incredible communities across Wales and I can think of no better or worthwhile cause than the awards and the incredible people that will be recognised at the event”
Mark Bailey, owner and founder of The Trade Centre Wales
Environmental Champion Award sponsor
“Bluestone National Park Resort is once again proud to support the Child of Wales Awards and specifically the Environmental Champion Award.
“Each year the awards highlight and celebrate the inspirational children and young people who go that extra mile to support family, friends and the community, often in the face of adversity.
“Each and every award finalist is a true inspiration for others, and we want to acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
“It is particularly fitting for us to support the Environmental Champion Award as the finalists will have undertaken something exceptional in terms of innovation or dedication to help protect and preserve the environment.
“We are all too aware about how important the environment is. For Bluestone, we have always placed the environment at the centre of what we do as a business, an employer, and a business at the heart of our community in West Wales.
“We look forward to seeing and hearing about the amazing young people and the work they have and are doing to support and protect the environment. We wish all the finalists the very best.”
Yvonne Buckingham, Director of Commercial at Bluestone National Park Resort
Community Champion Award sponsor
“We are delighted to sponsor the Community Champion award at next year’s Child of Wales Awards.
“Our club is very much about supporting and empowering our community, and it’s always inspiring to see the next generation of young people and children leading the way.
“We are really looking forward to the awards, and to meeting all the deserving recipients.”
Julian Winter, Chief Executive, Swansea City Football Club
Child of Courage (U13) Award sponsor
“At Princes Gate Mineral Water, we are honoured to be supporting the Child of Wales Awards. Supporting and encouraging children from across Wales to achieve their goals has always been close to our hearts and so to be involved in such a special, inspiring event is truly a privilege.”
“It is of great importance to us promote and support the inclusivity of grassroots sport and we work closely with our Welsh sporting partners, such as the WRU and FAW, to achieve this. For this reason, we are immensely proud to be sponsoring and celebrating the Child of Courage (Under 13) at the Child Of Wales Awards.”
“We would like to congratulate every nominee, you are all winners in our eyes.”
Sam Atkinson, Head of Sales & Marketing, Princes Gate Water
Outstanding Charity Award sponsor
Gower College Swansea is once again delighted to be a sponsor of the Child of Wales Awards.
As a College, we have always been committed to providing young people with support, encouragement and opportunities for a brighter future. Never has this been more important than during the past few very difficult years.
We are proud to be associated with the Child of Wales Awards, which celebrate and honour so many inspirational young people, as well as the individuals, families and organisations that support them.
Good luck to all the nominees and we really look forward to meeting you all in March!
Mark Jones, Principal, Gower College Swansea
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