Ryan Morris (Young Achiever Award), Marianne Blaney (Enterprise Award ), Ryan Lennon (Rising Star Award), Mark Dougan (Director of Prince’s Trust), John Devlin (Young Ambassador Award), Shannon Connor (Education Award), Gearoidin Barr (Break Through Award )and Aimee Kelly from Sacred Heart College (Community Impact Award).
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Ryan Morris (Young Achiever Award), Marianne Blaney (Enterprise Award ), Ryan Lennon (Rising Star Award), Mark Dougan (Director of Prince’s Trust), John Devlin (Young Ambassador Award), Shannon Connor (Education Award), Gearoidin Barr (Break Through Award )and Aimee Kelly from Sacred Heart College (Community Impact Award). Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Celebrate Success comes to town
The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Celebrate Success Awards, now in their 13th year, recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
On Tuesday 1st November, friends, family and supporters came together in the show-stopping Titanic Belfast venue situated in the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to celebrate the most inspiring young people from Northern Ireland.
As 450 guests filed in, laughter broke into whispers as people took their seats to watch the live stream of the action on the iconic Titanic staircase stage unfold. The anticipation grew and the lights dimmed as Prince’s Trust Ambassadors and hosts for the evening, Pete Snodden and Kirstie McMurray of Cool FM & Downtown Radio were welcomed to the stage.
Celebrities in attendance included Ian Beattie from the Game of Thrones, Patrick Buchanan from Hollyoaks, Michael O’Neill, NI Football Manager, Adam Keefe, Captain of the Belfast Giants and the glamorous Alison Clarke from ACA Modelling Agency. Guests were treated to performances by Comedian and Actor, Shane Todd, Human Beatboxer, Cull and Dance Group, Ajendance.
Mark Dougan, Prince’s Trust Northern Ireland Director said:
“What an amazing night! Celebrate Success brings our work to life in incredible ways and we are indebted to our finalists for sharing their stories. I’d also like to recognise the exceptional people – their champions – who helped them on their journey.”
“None of this would be possible without our generous sponsors, particularly TK Maxx & Homesense, who make Celebrate Success possible.”
Winner Ryan Morris 23, from Dunmurry, drank, took drugs and had his home raided by the police. A friend signposted him to Get Started with Outdoor Activities at Colin Glen, a programme from The Prince’s Trust that builds confidence in disadvantaged young people. He loved the experience and went on to join Team, a 12-week Prince’s Trust programme that enhances the employability prospects of unemployed young people.
Shortly after Team, Ryan lost another family member to suicide, and was seriously injured in a vicious gang attack that left his friend dead. Mentally broken, Ryan went to his only refuge – The Prince’s Trust Team. He says the Team programme was the only thing that kept him going.
He became one of The Trust’s most inspirational Young Ambassadors, retelling his story to young people, staff and supporters and sharing how The Prince’s Trust helped heal his life. Ryan’s family are no longer ashamed of Ryan. They are proud; proud of the person he has become, and proud of who he wants to be.
Ryan said:
“I couldn’t be happier with how my life is at this moment. Life is precious and I hope to continue building my relationship with The Prince’s Trust, be actively involved as much as I can, and hope to inspire as many young people as possible.”
Award sponsors, TK Maxx have been a partner of The Prince’s Trust since 2013 and has become one of the Trust’s largest delivery partners of the Get into Retail programme. This two to six week course develops young people’s skills in the retail sector and supports them into positive outcomes in retail. Since the partnership began 67% of young people who have taken the course went on to full time employment.
In 2016 HomeSense, the sister company of TK Maxx, appointed The Prince’s Trust as their national charity partner. HomeSense are supporting The Prince’s Trust Achieve programme which helps vulnerable young people achieve in their local communities. Store associates and customers from across HomeSense’s 44 UK stores are raising funds for the Trust through a number of in-store campaigns.
Earlier this year, HomeSense launched the partnership by supporting the #partofPT campaign which saw The Trust touring the UK to celebrate its 40th anniversary with some of the hundreds of thousands of people whose lives have been touched by its work.
TK Maxx and HomeSense are proud to have helped 650 young people through the Get into Retail programme.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust gives disadvantaged young people the skills and confidence to find a job. Three in four young people helped by The Prince’s Trust move into work, training or education.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Alastair Adair, Marianne Blaney, Education Minister Peter Weir, Sharelle McDowell and Sir Nigel Hamilton at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
John Devlin celebrates winning theYoung Ambassador Award with Councillor Aileen Graham and British Superbike Rider Andy Reid at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Lauren Fegan and Grace Kennedy at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Michelle Hagan, Gearoidin Barr and Marianne Blaney at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
May McLaughlin, Rhonda Whittiker and Marianne Blaney at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Nicola Marlow, Diane Poole, Aileen Graham, Adam Keefe and Eileen McMahon at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Chris McMullan, Kerri McIlroy, Ryan Gerrard and Gugulettu Khumalo at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Aaron Eccles, Kerri McIlroy and Trina Somerville and Ryan McIntyre at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Chris McMullan, Kerri McIlroy, Ryan Gerrard and Gugulettu Khumalo at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Maura McIntyre, Gearoidin Barr and Lena Barr at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Sacred Heart College celebrates winning the Community Impact Award with Angela Dorrian from the Wilson Group and Adam Keefe from Belfast Giants at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Sarah Brady, Martin Kelly, Colette Kelly and Daniel Kelly at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Shannon Connor celebrates winning the Education Award with Diane Poole of Stenaline, Education Minister Peter Weir and Adam Keefe of Belfast Giants at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Gearoidin Barr celebrates winning the Break Through Award with Ciaran Ward of HSBC and Paulo Ross from Cool FM at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Maura McCallum and Michelle Hagan at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Marianne Blaney celebrates winning the Enterprise Award with Alison Campbell and Terry Robb from Ulster Bank at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Nicholas Blaney and Marianne Blaney at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Kevin Lynch, Cliodhna McCrystal, Roy Martin and Eimhear McCrystal at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Catherine Molly, Lyle English and Bob Graham at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Ryan Lennon celebrates winning the Rising Star Award with actor Patrick Buchanan and Donal McAteer of Devenish Nutrition at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
Ryan Morris celebrates winning the Young Achiever Award with Stephen Barron from TX Max and Sir Nigel Hamilton at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 1st November 2016
James Eyre, Sharelle McDowell and Pete Snodden at The PrinceÕs Trust and TK MaxxÊ& HomesenseCelebrate Success Awards. Now in their 13th year, the Awards recognise disadvantaged young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, depression and unemployment.
Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
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