WellChild Awards

The WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, celebrate the inspirational qualities of the UK’s seriously ill children and young people, along with those who go that extra mile to make a difference to their lives.

2024 nominations now closed

Thank you to everyone who nominated.

ITV's This Morning Special Recognition Award

This year's Special Recognition Award is proudly by supported by ITV's This Morning Show. All eligible nominations across each individual WellChild Award will be considered for the ITV This Morning Special Recognition Award.

About the WellChild Awards

The WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, celebrate the inspirational qualities of the UK’s seriously ill children and young people, along with those who go that extra mile to make a difference to their lives.

Categories

Child/Young Person Categories

Inspirational Child or Young Person – A child or young person between the ages of four and eighteen who has demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and achievement while facing significant challenges posed by complex medical needs. This includes but is not limited to instances where the nominee has overcome obstacles, surpassed expectations, or exhibited extraordinary courage and perseverance in their pursuits, thereby serving as an inspiration to others.

Inspirational Sibling – Having a child with a long-term complex medical condition can have a huge impact on the whole family; this category is for those siblings between the ages of six and eighteen who despite all the challenges have thrived – this is their time to shine.

Professional/Adult Categories

Nurse – A children’s nurse who goes the extra mile for children and young people with serious health needs.

Outstanding Professional – A professional who has worked above and beyond for children and young people living with serious health needs.

Inspirational Parent Carer – A parent carer who has gone above and beyond the care they provide for their child(ren) living with serious health needs and/or has contributed to improving support for families, or awareness of the challenges they face.

WellChild Award winner Luke with Ed Sheeran

What our guests say about the prestigious event!

Gaby Roslin at the WellChild Awards 2018

Gaby Roslin, Celebrity Ambassador “The highlight of the WellChild Awards is meeting the young people, meeting the families and then meeting all those incredible professionals. There’s never a year that goes by where I don’t go home and feel completely in awe of all of them.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with WellChild Award winner Evie

2018 WellChild Award winner Evie "Evie’s WellChild Award is a valuable and powerful motivator as it recognises her achievements and everything she can do. I cannot over emphasise how important this has been for Evie’s mental health." – Evie’s mum, Caroline

Samantha Quek at the 2019 WellChild Awards

Samantha Quek, Celebrity Ambassador "It's truly the most inspirational, humbling night you will ever come to. It's just one of those nights which is one of a kind."

WellChild Awards 2024 terms and conditions of entry >>

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