The event took place at the Defence Capability Centre in the presence of sponsors, supporters and family and friends.

All the young men and women receiving the awards have shown commitment to a long training programme designed to give them the skill and confidence to be advocates for their communities.

They have worked with various groups and supporters including the Metropolitan Police, The Institute for Statecraft and Governance and have been involved in a variety of activities ranging from courses arranged by the Culture Institute, which is part of the Advanced Research and Assessment Group, a Shrivenham-based component of the Defence Academy.  These activities have been conducted in partnership with Reservists, 42 North West Brigade, Interfaith Bridgebuilders and the Active Change Foundation in Waltham Forrest.

The young leaders aim to be role models, to point the way to greater participation in civil Society and take their place as Muslims and British Citizens