Let’s celebrate the inspiring young people in our community
Published on 21 November 2024
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to come along to the 2024 Mount Alexander Shire Youth Awards.
The awards are held every two years and recognise young people across a range of categories, bringing the community together to celebrate their achievements.
Award categories include Social Impact, Environment, Sports & Recreation, Art & Music, and Industry.
Ben Dubuc-Timson won the Environment Youth Award in 2022 for his climate change activism work across our shire.
“I felt happy, blessed and amazed that I got an award for all the environmental work I did,” said Ben.
Council’s Youth Advisory Group member, Lucia Amati, said: “We contribute so much to our communities and the Youth Awards are a real chance for the good things we do to go recognised by the shire – it’s by young people for young people, and it’s always so enjoyable every year!”
Mount Alexander Shire Youth Awards details
When: Friday 29 November, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Victory Park, Castlemaine
Cost: Free
What:
- Award ceremony featuring guest speaker Councillor Rosie Annear
- Barbecue run by Castlemaine Secondary College’s VCE Vocational Major students
- Free bubble tea from TAP
- Free ice cream from Icecream Republic
- Entertainment from local young musicians and Movement Zone
- Youth mental health support and resources by KIT (Keep In Touch)
The award celebrations are a Council initiative, delivered by Council’s Youth Advisory Group and Freeza Committee, and are supported by the Victorian Government’s Engage Grant.
Thank you to judges Bron Grieve, Yvonne Tang, Edna Reinhardt, Charlotte Conley and Niamh O’Connor.
For more information about contact Council’s Youth Development Team on 5471 1700 or email youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
Image: 2022 Youth Award recipients. From left - Salina Carlile, Amos McGann Reynolds, Boriss Bendrups, Councillor Rosie Annear, Jordan Cochrane, Tia Davidge, Amelia Britt and Tegan Maddern.