2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Positive Role Model Award: Age
Anton is a leading Urban Youth Specialist, mentor, and founder of Guiding Young Minds, a trauma-informed service supporting young people affected by gangs, exploitation, and serious youth violence. Drawing from his own lived experience as a former gang member, Anton has spent over 12 years helping others break free from dangerous cycles and find hope. His work combines mentoring, therapy, and expert court support, and he’s trained in trauma-focused CBT, modern slavery, and county lines. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Anton has featured in Channel 4’s Britain’s Young Drug Runners, BBC News, and supported Hollyoaks on its award-winning storyline. He has won numerous awards, including the Windrush Champion and Most Inspirational Male Role Model. Through Guiding Young Minds, Anton proves that no one is ever too deep to change and continues to drive positive transformation in communities across the UK.