City of Ballarat Youth Awards to be presented this Friday
October 11, 2010 by Helen
Filed under Local Ballarat News
The recipients of the 2010 City of Ballarat Youth Awards will be announced at a free event to be held at the Regent Multiplex Cinemas this Friday night (15/10) at 7pm.
The Youth Awards were developed by the City of Ballarat Youth Council and Youth Services, to provide an opportunity for the community to celebrate and recognise Ballarat’s many young people who make a positive contribution to the community.
City of Ballarat Portfolio Councillor for People and Communities John Philips said the Youth Awards are a fantastic opportunity to show our support for Ballarat’s young people.
“Council is proud to host the Youth Awards each year. There are many inspiring young people in Ballarat and I look forward to presenting the awards on Friday night to the highly deserving recipients.
“I encourage the community to show their support for our young people and come along to the Awards ceremony at the Regent Cinemas.”
A range of award categories will be presented to people aged between 12 and 25 years, two of the awards were also available for people aged over 25 years.
There are also two major City of Ballarat awards, a 12-17 year old and 18-25 year old category. These awards recognise young people who have shown consistent and genuine efforts in various aspects of their life. This may include education, employment, community involvement or supporting peers. Nominees for all Youth Award categories are eligible to win a City of Ballarat Award.
The Youth Award categories include:
- Art Award – Music
- Art Award – Visual and Design
- Art Award – Performing Arts
- Challenge and Change Award
- Eco Warrior Award
- Young Entrepreneur Award
- Youth Support Worker Award (also available to people over 25 years of age)
- Inspirational Award
- Young Carer Award
- Youth Volunteer Award
- Group Project Award
- Leadership in Sport Award
- Positive Youth Award
- Mentors Award (also available to people over 25 years of age)
All award winners will receive a trophy and financial reward.
For more information about the Youth Awards contact City of Ballarat Youth Services on 5320 5645.
