2022 Youth Awards open for nominations

The City of Ballarat is excited to announce nominations have opened for the 2022 Youth Awards. 

Since 2005, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the outstanding contributions that young people make in the Ballarat community.  

The awards shine a light on the leadership, innovation, kindness, and exemplary commitment to community that young people demonstrate. 

There are new and exciting categories including the ‘Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award’ that aims to recognise a young person who has contributed significantly to a fairer, more accessible community for all. 

Many popular award categories are also returning including the ‘Positive Leader Award’ which recognises a young person who fosters a positive sense of community. 

City of Ballarat Deputy Mayor Cr Amy Johnson said the Youth Awards acknowledge the incredible work young people in our community undertake every day to make our city a better place.  

“The young people who are giving their time and effort to improve Ballarat today will be leaders of our communities in the years to come and we are so proud to be able to celebrate their achievements through the Youth Awards,” she said.  

“Every year we have an opportunity to recognise these remarkable young people and the hard work they do working towards for a better and fairer future for everyone.  

“I encourage everyone who lives and works in Ballarat to think of a young person in their lives who deserves this appreciation for their work and nominate them today.”  

Each year, the City of Ballarat receives more than 100 nominations to celebrate the achievements of young people (aged 12 - 25) in the Ballarat community and recognises influential adults who empower our youth and create opportunities for them to thrive. 

The 11 nomination categories for 2022 are: 

• Personal Growth Award   
• Group Project Award   
• Leadership in Sport & Recreation Award 
• Creative Arts Award   
• Positive Leader Award   
• Compassion and Care Award   
• Youth Volunteer Award   
• Innovators Award 
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award 
• Influential Adult – Volunteer   
• Influential Adult – Worker  

For the full list of categories, criteria and to nominate, please visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/youth-awards

The City of Ballarat Youth Awards Event Ceremony will be held on Friday 12 August at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. All nominees will be recognised and invited to attend this special event. 

Nominations close at 11.59pm on Friday 1 July 2022.