BYA Awards 2010 | Page 7

– in their own words Stick to your dream as anything is possible. Just have the correct mind set which makes you strive for what you want and have a hunger which makes you so busy trying to succeed, you have no time to daydream about your goals, as you make that dream a reality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Kosmas – Business and Enterprise Category I love the work I do as it gives me the chance to tell people my story and help them succeed and strive to excellence in their life just as I did. I will continue to help young people and share my life experience some may not learn but if one does I’ve succeeded in my job. Success feels good! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Tandoh – Choices Category It means gaining something invaluable no matter how big or small. It means obtaining something that you can be proud of, that no-one can minimise. It means accomplishing something in spite of doubt from others. As long as you feel that you have succeeded, it is an achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shanice McAnuff – Education Category I think having people around you who have experienced what you’ve been through and achieved what you want to achieve is absolutely vital. They know what you may be going through and you can pull on their experiences and knowledge to help you overcome obstacles in your path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Kuti – Business and Enterprise Category You deserve the very best achievement of which you’re capable. The challenges and setbacks and disappointments are there to make you determined enough to get it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paris Thomas-Robinson – Choices Category Giving up is the easiest option you will always have in your life, one will always face trials and tribulations that could hold you back when trying to achieve your goals but challenging them will only make you stronger and more resilient. Even though you might not achieve the goal you have set for yourself, you have put yourself on the right path to accomplish something positive in your life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotimi Adeeko – Sports Category It really would mean a lot to me, to actually win an award, just to know that someone or people have actually recognised me and picked me out of a selection of young people, that would just be amazing. There is a motto that always keeps me going, ‘Set goals, and reach them. Aim high, and you’ll do well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kanayo Dike-Oduah – Education Category Everyone has the potentia