Launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2014 and developed in association with YSI’s public partners, the Social Innovation Awards recognise schools and youth organisations committed to engaging young people in civic and social innovation.
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All schools and youth organisations that take part in YSI’s Action and/or Community programmes are eligible for annual certification while they work towards flying their ‘We Innovate’ flag. A Community of Excellence Award can also be achieved for widespread youth engagement.
In 2014 over one hundred schools and Youthreach centres became eligible for the ‘We Innovate’ flag. The first ‘We Innovate’ flags will be issued to applicants at the beginning of October 2014. We look forward to seeing them flying over as many organisations as possible in coming years.
Through the Social Innovation Awards, schools and youth organisations are recognised and awarded for their commitment, dedication, resilience and efforts.