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We are very excited to announce that the nominations for our ninth Alex Demain Young Fundraiser of the Year Awards 2025 are now open!
The awards first began in 2016 in memory of our exceptional colleague and dear friend, Alex Demain, who sadly passed away in 2015.
Alex played a monumental part in our fundraising team and was always the first person to celebrate the stories of our supporters. He was passionate about supporters who overcame challenges to raise money and awareness for the charity.
Honouring our young fundraisers with the awards lets us shine a light on the wonderful ways they strive to fundraise and raise awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. With their incredible support, we can continue our vital work supporting those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
The awards honour the achievements of our remarkable supporters who distinctly meet our values of Ambitious, Compassionate, and Stronger Together whilst also remembering a great friend.
We are so proud that Alex’s legacy lives on with this fundraising award. Alex had a real passion for fundraising and had such a charismatic personality. It is fantastic that these amazing young fundraisers have worked so hard and raised money for this amazing cause.
Cherrie Demain
Alex's Mum
We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alex Demain Young Fundraiser of the Year Award!
The awards are open to any Crohn’s & Colitis UK fundraiser in the UK under the age of 30, who has raised more than £250 since October 2024.
Have you been motivated or inspired by the innovative ways a young person has fundraised for Crohn’s & Colitis UK?
Maybe you’re thinking ‘this sounds like me’ or ‘this sounds like a family member, friend or colleague’. We would love to receive your nomination.
Nominees will also be considered for the Alex Demain Lifetime Awareness Award, which celebrates fundraisers who have shown a continued support for the charity and helped to raise awareness for Crohn's and Colitis through their efforts.
Where can I nominate?
You can complete the nomination form here.
Who can make a nomination?
Anyone! If you are not a current employee of Crohn's & Colitis UK, or part of the voting process, you can submit a nomination.
What do I include in the nomination?
We have a really simple and straightforward form for you to complete online, where you will be asked to provide:
• The details of who you are nominating (if nominee is under 18, you will need the contact details of a parent or guardian with their permission).
• Why they decided to raise money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
• A description of the fundraising undertaken in the past year by the nominee, including how much was raised.
• Any additional photos or comments to support your nomination, e.g., reason for your nomination, press interest/awareness raising, or any especially imaginative or brave achievements!
If you do have any questions or queries, please contact our friendly
Supporter Engagement team on 01727 734485 or fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
The closing date for nominations is Friday 31st October 5pm
Judging
Nominations will be shortlisted by the fundraising team and voted on by Crohn's & Colitis UK staff. The winners will then be selected by Alex's family and will be invited to a virtual awards ceremony at the beginning of December.
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