Our Achievements

At Megan's Starr, our unwavering commitment to fostering mental health awareness and support for youth has been recognised through various prestigious awards and accolades. 

These honors stand as a testament to our dedication and impactful contributions in the realm of youth mental health advocacy. 

Through tireless efforts and innovative initiatives, we have been honored to receive acknowledgment from esteemed organisations for our steadfast commitment to promoting mental wellness among young individuals.

1.West Wales Health & Care Awards  (2021,2022, 2023)
Presented by Newsquest

held in association with Werndale, part of Circle Health Group, recognises those in the community whose efforts in the health and care industry have gone above and beyond. 

2021 -   Adolescent and Child Health Care (sponsored by Hywel Dda UHB) 

2022 -  Megan's Starr Foundation - Health Charity of the Year

Nicola Harteveld - Community-Based Individual of the Year

Megan's Starr Foundation - Outstanding Achievement Award

2023 - Nicola HArteveld  - Volunteer of the Year

2. Welsh Charity Awards (2023)
Presented by The WCVA

 The Welsh Charity Awards is organised by WCVA.

This esteemed accolade recognises and celebrates the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by highlighting and championing the positive difference we can make to each other’s lives. 

Volunteer of the Year 2023 - sponsored by The Open University

3. Youth awards Pembs (2023)
Presented by Teens Matter Pembs.

 Pembs Youth Awards is a not-for-profit, aimed at shining light to the awesome young people across Pembrokeshire who go above and beyond in their everyday lives.

Volunteer of the Year 2023 - Molly Evans

Wales Shining Star - Myles Evans 

4. PAVS awards (2023)

The Pembrokeshire Volunteering Awards are a chance to shine a light on the, often, unsung heroes in the voluntary sector – the volunteers.

Volunteers give their time and commitment to organisations across Pembrokeshire, without them so much just wouldn’t happen.

Young Volunteer of the Year - Molly Evans

Mike Beckett Award - Megan's Starr Young Volunteers

Volunteer of the Year award finalist  - Nicola Harteveld

 Established in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. 

This is the longest running award for young people through a retrospective nomination process only. 

Young people do not work towards the award, rather they demonstrate their suitability through their actions, without any expectation of reward. 

In 2023 our founder Nicola was extremely honoured to have been chosed to be a judge for these prestigious awards, and was overwhelmed and humbled at the stories that she heard. 

We are immensely grateful for the support and recognition bestowed upon Megan's Starr. 

These awards inspire us to continue our mission with even greater determination, ensuring that every young individual receives the necessary support and resources to navigate their mental health journey successfully.

Through these accolades, we reaffirm our commitment to advocating for youth mental health and striving to create a world where every young person feels understood, supported, and empowered.

At Megan's Starr, we remain dedicated to our mission of empowering youth and fostering mental health awareness to create a brighter and healthier future for generations to come.