Nominate an inspiring young person for the 2024 Youth Awards
Published on 10 September 2024
Do you know an inspiring and exceptional young person? Do you want to encourage them and celebrate their achievements?
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to nominate a young person for 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.
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!”
2024 Mount Alexander Shire Youth Awards categories
Social Impact
Acknowledges a young person making a positive impact on the people around them.
Environment
Recognises a young person bringing a positive voice to the issue of the environment.
Sport and Recreation
Celebrates a young person making a positive difference to their club or sporting environment.
Art & Music
Recognises a young person making a positive contribution to the arts and music.
Industry
Acknowledges a young person making a positive contribution to an industry or workplace.
Nominations close on Tuesday 5 November at 11.59pm.
Visit www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au to nominate. Hard-copy nomination forms are available from the Castlemaine Civic Centre, Castlemaine Library and Castlemaine Secondary College.
Winners will be announced at the Youth Awards Festival in Castlemaine on Friday 29 November. Winners will receive a certificate and $100 prize.
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.
For more information about contact Council’s Youth Development Team on 5471 1700 or email youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.