Young achievers from Ede honored with Youth Ribbons for outstanding contributions
Children and young people in Ede are being celebrated for their exceptional achievements in sports, culture, and community service. From national champions to fundraisers for children with cancer, these youngsters inspire with their dedication and talent.
| Name/Team | Achievement | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Aron van Ginkel | Dutch Champion in gymnastics all-around, rings, and vault | Sports |
| Team DOK | Dutch Champions in Group Jumping (Pegasus and Trampoline categories) | Sports |
| Mart Leroy | Dutch Champion in inline skating, European Cup winner, KNSB Talent Team member | Sports |
| [Name missing] | Dutch Champion in inline skating (Junior B), Dutch Marathon Champion, European Cup winner | Sports |
| Team Troublemakes | European Champions in Dance Stars (ages 9-12) | Culture |
| Team Gold Dust | European Champions in Dance Stars (girls up to 15 years old) | Culture |
| Vienne Neuteboom | Fundraiser for children with cancer (bracelets, bottle collections, hair donation) | Community Service |
| Marnix Goedhart | Clean-up volunteer and community baker (Clean Heroes) | Community Service |
Jury Members:
- Councillor Bram van der Beek (Youth Care)
- Jos Runhaar (Police Team Leader, Ede)
- Gerrie Kelderman (Malkander-Ede)
- Richard Stap (Councillor)
- Angeline van de Kraats (Sportservice De Vallei)
- Duco Goudappel (Chair of the Youth Council)
The municipality of Ede, through initiatives like the Youth Ribbon De Pluim, recognizes and encourages young citizens who excel in sports, culture, or community service. This program highlights the role of local government in fostering youth development and civic engagement.
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Youth Ribbons for children and young people from Ede
Mayor René Verhulst was once again able to present youth ribbons this year to children and young people from the municipality of Ede.
The youth ribbon *De Pluim* is an award for children and young people who selflessly contribute to society or achieve an outstanding performance. *Pluimen* (Plumes) are also awarded to children or teams who have become national or international champions in the fields of sports or culture.
The Plumes were awarded to:
- Aron van Ginkel became Dutch Champion in gymnastics all-around and also secured first place in the individual events of rings and vault.
- Team DOK became Dutch Champions in Group Jumping on 6 December in the Pegasus and Trampoline categories.
- Mart Leroy became Dutch Champion in inline skating and won multiple European Cup competitions. Mart skates with team NL and is also an enthusiastic speed skater. Additionally, he is part of the KNSB Talent Team.
- in Rijssen became Dutch Champion in inline skating in the Junior B category. He also secured first place in the Junior B Dutch Marathon Championships and achieved his first international victory at the European Cup in Heerde.
- Team Troublemakes are European Champions in Dance Stars. The team (ages 9 to 12) qualified for the European Championship after securing first place at the Dutch Championships.
- Team Gold Dust (girls up to 15 years old) are European Champions in Dance Stars. After one semi-final, they advanced directly to the final, which they won.
- Vienne Neuteboom raises as much money as possible for children with cancer through various initiatives. Vienne makes bracelets, collects bottles and cans, and donated her hair to the *Stichting Haarwensen* (Hair Wishes Foundation).
- Marnix Goedhart, 8 years old, is one of the *Schone Helden* (Clean Heroes) in Ede. For years, he has been cleaning up litter in his neighbourhood. Marnix also bakes doughnuts every year for everyone in his street.
Who served on the jury?
- Councillor Bram van der Beek, portfolio Youth Care;
- Jos Runhaar, Police Team Leader in Ede;
- Gerrie Kelderman, Malkander-Ede;
- Richard Stap, councillor;
- Angeline van de Kraats, Sportservice De Vallei;
- Duco Goudappel, Chair of the Youth Council.