Young Ambassador

YOUNG AMBASSADOR 2026/27

Could you be Lucan Lions Club’s Young Ambassador?

Are you aged 15–19 and making a difference in your school, community, club or organisation?

Lucan Lions Club is looking for an outstanding young person to represent the club in the Lions Young Ambassador programme.

Who Can Apply?

Are aged 15–19
Live/study in the Lucan area or have a connection with the local community
Are involved in community, voluntary, school, sporting or other activities
Can demonstrate leadership, initiative or service to others
Are willing to take part in the selection process
To be eligible, Young Ambassador candidates must have reached their 15th Birthday, but not their 19th Birthday, on or before 30th June 2027.

The Young Ambassador of the 21st Century Award Winner – Ireland

The winning candidate from The Island of Ireland will win;

A bursary of €1,000
The Perpetual Trophy to be held for one year.
A plaque to commemorate the Award.
An invitation to address the District 133 Convention the following year in 2028 (Expenses paid)
A commitment to represent District 133 at the European Finals to be held during Europa Forum in Venice, Italy from 4th-7th November 2027.(Expenses paid)

Judging of Candidates for the Awards

The extent of the candidate’s involvement in community service. (50% of the marks)
The personality and leadership qualities of the candidate. (15% of the marks)
The candidate’s proposals for the use of the bursary. (20% of the marks)
The ability to speak for up to 3 minutes about the candidate’s service activities. (15% of the marks)

Use of the Bursary

This bursary is to be used for the welfare work within the candidates’ projects or for training to develop the candidates’ potential to carry out this welfare work.

The bursary is not intended to be for the personal financial benefit of the candidates. The only personal benefit to be derived is the encouragement ofcharacter development by participation in the scheme.

Your community. Your story. Your opportunity.