Every year, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of young people in the Yarra Ranges through a youth-led awards night!
The celebration is hosted by young people and includes:
To be eligible for an award, the nominee/s must:
You can nominate an individual or a group for an award. A nomination can be made by friends, family, a professional - or you can even nominate yourself! We contact all nominees before the event.
Our assessment panel decides the award winners after nominations have closed. There is one winner and one honourable mention per category!
Nominations close 18 November 2024.
A group or individual who has shown character and persevered in a time of great challenge
A group or individual who has shown resourcefulness, creative thinking and ambition by starting a small business or project
A group or individual pursuing their passion for creative arts, music or culture
A group or individual who has given time and energy to activities that positively impact their school or community
A group or individual who advocates for and creates awareness on an issue they strongly believe in
For any questions please contact one of our Youth Development Officers by emailing youth@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Celebrating YOUth Awards Night is supported by the Victorian Government through the Engage! Program and FReeZA Programs.
2023 Award winners:
2022 Award winners
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