Dr Sadhu Gupta MBE & Rotary Club of Gourock Young Citizens Award
Information & Guidance
The Dr Sadhu Gupta and Rotary Club of Gourock Young Citizens Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of young individuals and groups (under the age of 25) who demonstrate positive citizenship and a commitment to making a difference in their community - locally, nationally or globally.
This initiative is part of the Rotary Young Citizen Awards, launched by Rotary International in Great
Britain and Ireland (Rotary GBI), and locally coordinated by the Rotary Club of Gourock.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Young people or groups under 25 can be nominated, whether or not they’re involved in Rotary-led projects. What matters is that they have:
- Made a positive impact (e.g. through volunteering, fundraising, caregiving, community or acts of courage) or been recognised by a local organisation (e.g. school, council, youth group, cadets, university)
Nominations may come from schools, colleges, youth groups, charities or local authorities.
All nominees will receive a personalised certificate from the Rotary Club of Gourock acknowledging their contribution.
The winner of the Sadhu Gupta Award will receive:
- A trophy
- A certificate
- A £200 prize
They may also be nominated for:
- The Rotary National Young Citizen Award (RIBI) – via a separate entry form and guidance
- The Diana Award, for those aged 9–25, if they meet the relevant criteria (www.diana-award.org.uk)
How to Nominate
To nominate a young person or group:
Provide detailed information on their activities and achievements
- Include any supporting evidence, such as:
- News articles or media coverage
- Statements from schools or beneficiaries
- Videos of their work/project (mobile phone videos accepted)
- Statistics, financial data (if relevant) or impact metrics
Nominations must be submitted to the Rotary Club of Gourock. The club is also responsible for forwarding entries to the Rotary District/National level where appropriate.
All nominees will receive confirmation of receipt by email.
A panel will shortlist entries before selecting the final awardees.
Important Dates
- Nomination Deadline: Friday 1st November 2025
- Data Deletion Deadline: 3rd August 2026 (All forms and records must be destroyed by this date)
Privacy & Permissions
- Photo consent for publicity will be saught after winners are chosen, and only with parent/guardian permission (for under 18s)
- Nominees under 18 require a parent/guardian’s signature; those 18 or older must legally be able to provide consent themselves