 Spencer Lewis Spencer Lewis is a participation worker and advocate for NIAS in Cardiff. Spencer uses his own experience of being in care to support and improve the lives of many young people facing similar situations. Spencer leads a group for young people who have involvement with Cardiff Children's Services and has supported them to have their voices heard in relation to the issues which affect them. The judges felt that Spencer is an excellent advocate and role model and demonstrates personal commitment to improve the lives of young people and show that young people can make a difference to their own and others lives. Conwy Hawkins Conwy Hawkins is a senior youth worker in the Vale of Glamorgan. But 35 years ago he set up voluntary youth clubs when he saw that young people in the Vale had no safe place where they could get together with their peers. Conwy encourages young people to be the best they can be and helps to build their confidence. He facilitates a safe place for them where they feel comfortable to be themselves and have fun. The judges felt that Conwy enables young people to feel empowered in shaping their own futures and to make positive contribution to their communities.