Council & Business
17 September, 2024
Mount Alexander Shire to recognise youth
Do you know an inspiring and exceptional young person? Do you want to encourage them and celebrate their achievements?
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to nominate a young person for the 2024 Mount Alexander Shire Youth Awards.
The awards are held every two years and recognise young people across a range of categories, bringing the community together to celebrate their achievements.
Ben Dubuc-Timson won the Environment Youth Award in 2022 for his climate change activism work across our shire.
“I felt happy, blessed and amazed that I got an award for all the environmental work I did,” Ben said.
Council’s Youth Advisory Group member, Lucia Amati, said: “We contribute so much to our communities and the Youth Awards are a real chance for the good things we do to go recognised by the shire — it’s by young people for young people, and it’s always so enjoyable every year!”
2024 Mount Alexander Shire Youth Awards categories:
Social Impact — Acknowledges a young person making a positive impact on the people around them.
Environment — Recognises a young person bringing a positive voice to the issue of the environment.
Sport and Recreation — Celebrates a young person making a positive difference to their club or sporting environment.
Art and Music — Recognises a young person making a positive contribution to the arts and music.
Industry — Acknowledges a young person making a positive contribution to an industry or workplace.
Nominations close on Tuesday, November 5 at 11.59 pm.
Visit mountalexandershireyouth. com.au to nominate.
Hard-copy nomination forms are available from the Castlemaine Civic Centre, Castlemaine Library and Castlemaine Secondary College.
Winners will be announced at the Youth Awards Festival in Castlemaine on November 29. Winners will receive a certificate and $100 prize.