Southampton-based Marina Developments is seeking nominations for five young people from around the UK to experience a week's sailing adventure on a sail training ship.
The MDL Sail Training Awards are given annually to the most deserving and inspirational young people in the areas in which MDL operates. Past winners have included youngsters who, despite some physical or mental difficulty, have achieved much; youngsters involved in voluntary work, those who have never had the chance to travel abroad, those with added family responsibilities.
MDL's spokesman, Mick Bettesworth, explained: "During the 14 years of this successful scheme, the winners of these awards have shown exceptional qualities both in their homes and in the community. We are appealing to those in regular contact with young people to write to us with their nominations. For example, Guide or Scout leaders, youth group leaders, teachers, friends or employers can ensure that these awards go to the most deserving candidates."
Nominees need to be between the ages of 12 and 18 and the winners will spend about a week sailing on board the yacht John Laing operated by the Ocean Youth Trust.
The deadline for nominations is this month.
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