Cork City Garda Youth Award for Nano Nagle students

CORK celebrated some of its most remarkable young people at a prestigious event organised by an An Garda Síochána last week.

The Cork City Garda Youth Awards held at Rochestown Park Hotel highlighted the achievements and influence of the young men and women making Cork city a better place.

A number of accolades were distributed across a number of categories throughout the evening.

A group of Nano Nagle college students are celebrating after scooping a prestigious accolade at the Cork City Garda Youth Awards.

Sommer Nolan, Shanice Brown, Jade Guiney and Shanice Pepper were recognised for their combined efforts that earned them a Community Safety Award.

Their brainchild-aptly titled the Know Your Buttons initiative-addressed the lack of awareness around child sexual abuse and consent.

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Their teaching resources and merchandise provide children with the tools to understand and implement consent, creating a safer environment for their peers. It includes leaflets, cookies, clothing, key rings, stickers and stationery.

The group were nominated by a Foróige mentor for their dedication to the cause.

Those involved saw the need to raise awareness of this issue in a child friendly and positive manner. The motivation behind the project was to create a safer environment for the community’s children.

Their project involved workshops, discussions, liaising with The Sexual Health Centre and promoting safe and open dialogue.

The group’s citation made reference to their enthusiasm and passion.

“They have shown the spirit of volunteerism by dedicating their time and efforts to educate younger children in the concept of consent to raise awareness of child sexual abuse,” the citation read. 

“They have done this enthusiastically and passionately, dedicating their time to educate young minds in a child- friendly approach.”