Inspiration Award – To recognise a child or young person who goes to extraordinary lengths to enhance the life of others. For example young carer, sibling support or peer support.
Finalists
Hamza Aliman, Paige Masterton, Chloe Temulken, Jack McCoustra
Winner
Chloe Temulken
Volunteering Award – To recognise a child or young person who regularly gives their time freely and unpaid doing something to benefit the environment, individuals or groups other than close relatives.
Finalists
Emma Reddicliffe, Oliver Finlayson, Katie Miller, Megan Gibson
Winner
Megan Gibson
Fundraising Award – To recognise a child or young person who has raised money for a good cause, however large or small the amount.
Finalists
Matthew Satchell, Toby Howliston, Benjamin Hartridge, Anneliese Brown
Winner
Anneliese Brown
Resilience Award – To recognise a child or young person who has demonstrated extreme courage and determination in overcoming adversity.
Finalists
Delal Al-Hallak, Jack Stancl, Joshua Sayers, Ryan McNeil
Winner
Joshua Sayers
Useful and Kind Award – To recognise a child or young person who strives every day to be useful and kind.
Finalists
Frankie Thewlis, Amy Betty Franklin, Craig Chambers, Katie Murray
Winner
Katie Murray
Leadership Award – To recognise a child or young person who has demonstrated the qualities of leadership.
Finalists
Ethan Royston, Luke Battensby, Michael Hayden, Sophie Anson
Winner
Luke Battensby
Can Do Award – To recognise a child or young person who demonstrates a positive attitude in everything they do.
Finalists
Callum Hinshelwood, Leon Wynn, Olivia Thirlaway, Emma Robson
Winner
Emma Robson
Achievement Award – To recognise the personal achievement of a child or young person who has personally achieved.
Finalists
Luke Stephenson, Ava Ho, Florence Springle, Max Nicell
Winner
Max Nicell
Inclusion Award – To recognise a child or young person who has demonstrated an understanding and acceptance of other people and actively promotes tolerance and cohesion.
Finalists
Elise Collins, Brooke Somerville, Daniela Iancu, Ella Davidson
Winner
Brooke Somerville
Local Hero Award – To recognise a child or young person who has improved the lives of those around them in their community.
Finalists
Nell Younger, Gioia Carmen Santangelo, Nikita Molly Mason, Kate Wilson
Winner
Kate Wilson
Breakthrough Award – To recognise a child or young person who has worked hard and shown significant improvement in any area. For example attitude, behaviour or commitment to their studies.
Finalists
Maia Moreanu, Leyton Dryden, Jamie Lee Purvis, Luke Snell
Winner
Jamie Lee Purvis
Winners Choice Award – This award is chosen by the winners of 2017 Star Awards from children and young people nominated by their peers in any category.
Finalists
Niamh Gracey, Brooke Gray, Freddie Melville, Nina Field
Winner
Nina Field