Youth award nominations are open across nine categories to young people aged between 12 and 25 years who live, work, learn or play in Greater Geelong.
City of Greater Geelong wants to recognise and celebrate young people who have had or are currently having a positive impact in leadership, innovation, cultural awareness, community work, sport, arts, music and youth development.
Nominations are open for the following categories:
• Active Achievement Award
• Arts & Music Award
• Citizenship Award
• Cultural Awareness Award
• Innovation Award
• Inspiration Award
• Leadership Award
• Unsung Hero Award
• Volunteer Award – Working with young people (all ages category)
Award winners will be announced at a ceremony at Norlane ARC on Friday September 5. They will receive a trophy and a $500 contribution to support their ongoing interests and education.
The 2022 Youth Council developed the Unsung Hero Award category. Members of this year’s Youth Council will be on the judging panel and speak at the awards ceremony.
Junior Mayor Ayush Singh said he loved seeing the incredible things young people were achieving.
“It is truly inspiring to see people around my age do such great things for the community, and really pushes me to do better myself,” he said.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said young people made incredible contributions to the region.
“Last year, we had a whopping 132 nominations,” he said.
“Think about the quiet achievers, changemakers, creatives and leaders in your life – if someone just popped into your head, that’s your sign to nominate them.”
Nominations close on Sunday 20 July at geelong.link/YouthAwards
