^{The Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme recognises outstanding young people aged 11-25 across London and Essex, and now KSA is a part of it!}

^{Who is Jack Petchey?}

^{He was born into a working class family in the East End in 1925, left school at 13 and then joined the Navy in 1943. After leaving the Navy, he began working as a clerk for a solicitor’s firm. He applied for management training but was told he would never make a businessman.}

^{Sir Jack always says: If you think you can, you can!}

^{Instead of giving up, Sir Jack used the £39 he was given from the Navy to buy a second hand car and started a taxi business. Through hard work, he proved them wrong and built a multi-million-pound empire.}

^{Sir Jack’s experiences led to his passion to increase young peoples’ aspirations by rewarding their achievements.}

^{What does the recipient of each award win?}

^{The recipient of each month’s award will win:}

• ^{A framed certificate}
• ^{£300 grant money to be spent in school}
• ^{A pin badge}
• ^{A letter of congratulations from Jack Petchey}
• ^{A medal}
• ^{An invitation to the yearly Westminster Award Ceremony}
• ^{Your name on the roll of honour}

^{Who can be nominated?}

^{It is not about the fastest, the smartest or being the best. The award is designed to recognise outstanding individual achievements.}

^{These achievements can include:}

• ^{Helping others over and above expectations}
• ^{Being a good role model/mentor}
• ^{Showing bravery}
• ^{Overcoming a personal challenge}
• ^Volunteering
• ^{Trying really hard}
• ^{Breaking through a personal barrier}

^{Parents, teachers, students and members of the local community are encouraged to submit nominations via this form: Microsoft Forms}