The winners of The Philip Lawrence Awards 2008 were announced at an inspiring Awards ceremony held in London on 2 December 2008.

The Philip Lawrence Awards reward outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged 11 to 20.

The national scheme recognises groups that are making a real contribution to their local community and the lives of others; and groups that promote respect and understanding of faiths, culture and communities internationally. The focus is on exemplary activities – examples of young people working together, promoting citizenship and overcoming the difficult situations some young people face.

The Awards were set up in memory of head teacher Philip Lawrence, who was killed in December 1995. Philip Lawrence inspired many young people, and the Awards commemorate his deeply held conviction that all young people are capable of achieving great things.

Since 1997, the scheme has supported over 1,000 young people in the UK . Philip Lawrence Award winners are building confidence, promoting safety and promoting youth involvement, and reducing crime in over 80 communities nationwide.

Find out who are The Philip Lawrence Awards 2008 winners here.

Read The Philip Lawrence Awards 2008 winners national press release here.

Please note that The Philip Lawrence Awards is an awards scheme, not a grant giving scheme.