Youth ribbon

Heerlen believes that young heroes and heroines aged 8 to 18 also deserve a ribbon. That is why we regularly award a youth ribbon to special children or young people. We also call this youth ribbon a 'koelpietje'.
Do you know a young hero or heroine who deserves a koelpietje? Anyone can nominate him or her.

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Approach

Request the application form by email and send it by post or email to gemeente@heerlen.nl
You will be notified if your candidate receives the Heerlen Youth Ribbon. We may also contact you for further information. The preparations must remain a secret from the young hero or heroine. Parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters help to keep the secret until the big day.

Description

Just like for adults, Heerlen organizes a party for children and young people aged 8 to 18 who have done something special for other people, for animals, or for our city. During that party, we present the Heerlen Youth Ribbon to the child or young person.

Requirements

The hero or heroine is between 8 and 18 years old. Examples of extraordinary heroic deeds:

  • doing something good for others or for our city
  • always be there for someone who is sick
  • volunteer
  • organize something fun at school or for the neighborhood
  • help someone in need
  • rescue an animal
  • became a (sports) champion
  • ... another remarkable heroic deed

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