Celebrating YOUth Awards Night

Nominations are now open for 2025!

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:

inspiring speeches + personal stories
performances
presentations
food!
plus a visit by the Mayor

Eligibility

To be eligible for an award, the nominee/s must:

be aged between 12-25 years
either live, work, study or volunteer in Yarra Ranges

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!

Each award recipient receives a gift, voucher & certificate for their achievement. All nominees are also recognised during the celebration

Fill in a nomination form

Award Categories

	Resilience & Perseverance A group or individual who has shown character and persevered in a time of great challenge
	Young Entrepreneur A group or individual who has shown resourcefulness, creative thinking and ambition by starting a small business or project
	Arts, Music & Culture A group or individual pursuing their passion for creative arts, music or culture
	School or Community Improvement A group or individual who has given time and energy to activities that positively impact their school or community
	Passionate Advocate A group or individual who advocates for and creates awareness on an issue they strongly believe in