Youth Awards 2025

Nominations open on Thursday, May 8 2025!  

Young people across Ballarat are making a positive impact every day. The Ballarat Youth Awards, returning in August 2025, will celebrate their contributions and achievements.

Since 2005, the Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the leadership, creativity, kindness, and dedication of young people aged 12-25, as well as the influential adults who support them.

Planned and managed by Young Eventsters, a volunteer group of young people passionate about event planning, the awards are an annual highlight for the city’s youth.

This year’s theme, ‘Ignite the Spark’, reflects the power young people have to inspire change. Ella, a Young Eventsters volunteer, explains, “Ignite the Spark is about celebrating young people who are making a difference and inspiring others to do the same. It’s about lighting the way for positive change in Ballarat and showing what’s possible when young people support each other.”

There are 10 award categories spanning leadership, sport, volunteering, creativity, inclusion and personal growth, with two Major Award winners selected from all youth nominees.

For information on how to nominate, keep an eye out for more updates on this page in the coming months.

For further information or queries, please email youthawards@ballarat.vic.gov.au