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'''Queen's Young Leaders Award''' was a program that recognized exceptional young people from across the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] who were making a difference in their communities.<ref name=":0">https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110512/http://jubileetribute.org/2015/01/the-first-ever-queens-young-leaders-are-announced/</ref> 
[[File:Biddemu Bazil Mwotta Receiving the Award from the Queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards.jpg|170px|thumb| Queen and a winner]]
It was established by [[Queen Elizabeth II]] and ran from 2014 to 2018.<ref>http://www.queensyoungleaders.com/</ref> The program aimed to celebrate young leaders who were working to improve lives, inspire others, and drive positive change.<ref>https://www.queensyoungleaders.com/about-the-programme/</ref>

==History==
The award was part of The '''''Queen’s Young Leaders Programme''''', launched in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. It supported young people from Commonwealth countries between the ages of 18 and 29.<ref name=":0" />
==Criteria==
Awardees were selected based on their achievements in areas such as education, health, the environment, and supporting vulnerable groups. Winners received a unique package of training, mentoring, and networking, including a residential program in the [[United Kingdom]] where they met with Queen Elizabeth II.
==End of the Program==
The final cohort of award winners was honored in 2018, marking the end of the Queen’s Young Leaders Programme.
==Legacy==
Many of the awardees continue to lead projects and initiatives in their home countries, contributing to lasting social change across the Commonwealth.

==Others website==
*[https://www.queensyoungleaders.com/ Official website of the Queen's Young Leaders Award]
== References ==
[[Category:Awards]]