A Macclesfield teenager has won an award.

Ex-Tytherington School pupil Lucas Anderson has won a Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership award.

The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership which connects all 86 schools and colleges in the region with 550 businesses, uses its Celebration Awards to recognise the contributions of individuals and organisations across the region who inspire and support youngsters from all backgrounds.   

And the winners in nine categories were unveiled in front of around 200 delegates at the "Bridging the Gaps" Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership & Careers Hub Annual Conference 2023 at Alderley Park, Macclesfield. 

The award ceremony took place at Alderley Park, Congleton Road, Macclesfield SK10 4TG. (Image - Google)

Lucas, who now works at AstraZeneca on Charter Way as a Machine Operator, was one of two Macclesfield winners in the countywide awards.

Judges said the 19-year-old from Macclesfield had embraced opportunities before taking up the apprenticeship including The Pledge's Employment Readiness Programme and attending a Mock Assessment Centre as a student.  

Judges added: "Since starting his level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship he has shown commitment, enthusiasm and support to a wide range of Pledge activities" and added the former Tytherington High School pupil is "professional and dedicated to supporting the career opportunities in the local area for other young people and has proven to be a true ambassador.

He is a real advocate of what The Pledge sets out to achieve and is a great example to other young people."

Lucas' place of work. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Bollington resident Kalini Kent also won an award for the work she has done to get young people into performance. She chairs Macclesfield-based CYGNETS (Cheshire Youth Group for New and Emerging Talent on Stage). 

Judges said she has "given up so much of her time and resources to help support the Pledge over the last year" - even taking on an apprentice after meeting them at a Macclesfield Pledge careers fair. 

Her other contributions have ranged from giving talks on leadership roles in the workplace to joining other employers interviewing young people at a Mock Assessment Centre. 

The Pledge Partnership is calling for more local employers to help inspire the next generation. Please get in touch by emailing [email protected].  

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