The Sandwell Young African Caribbean Achievers’ Event has taken place every year since 1997. The organisation is a not for profit voluntary association who work within the Borough of Sandwell focusing on raising self esteem amongst children of African Caribbean origin (including dual heritage) by way of holding an annual event to publicly recognise young people who have been nominated by their peers for the positive achievements. It also counteracts the negative publicity associated with gun and knife crime.

They are nominated by schools, colleges, youth groups, places of worship, parents and carers  in a range of areas including academic, performing arts, sports, business community work and personal achievement. Past winners who have gone on to achieve at the highest level including one Olympic Gold Medallist and a child who recorded the highest ever GCSE results in her school.

The 2011 event attracted 250 people with each nominee receiving a medal and the overall category winners being presented with a trophy.

Further information regarding the event can be obtained via the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre.