Time to celebrate: 2018 Youth Award winners announced

Time to celebrate: 2018 Youth Award winners announced

Published on 29 August 2018

Young people who have made outstanding contributions in fields such as art, sport and business were recognised on Tuesday night at Kyneton Town Hall at the 2018 Macedon Ranges Youth Awards.

The annual event recognises and celebrates the extraordinary and diverse achievements of young people aged 12–25 who go to school, work or live in the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said the event acknowledges the many ways young people participate in and contribute to our local community.

“Every year I’m amazed by how many talented and inspiring young people we have in our community,” Cr Anderson said.

“Each nominee deserves to be recognised. They are creating positive changes in our local communities, and I’d like to acknowledge and thank each of them for their contributions and achievements.

“I would also like to thank all of the family, friends, volunteers and staff who support our young people in their endeavours to make the Macedon Ranges such a beautiful and inclusive place.”

The 2018 Macedon Ranges Youth Award winners are:

Arts Drama/dance (Group): Cowboys and Angels Dance Academy Music: Kenny and Mitch Visual Arts: Ties Urie Community Participation Community Leadership/Initiative Group: Kyneton Community Soup Kitchen Community Initiative Individual: Shaylyn Blyth Environmental Awareness: Jackson O’Neill Community Leadership: Jessica Cockerill-Wright        Sport Individual: Hayden Muir Team: GSC Year 7 Girls Netball Team Academic Individual: Janelle Spinks Live4Life Positive mental health promotion: Shannon Dawson and Alex Hanlon  Business Business Employee: Tamika Stanley Apprentice: Kyle Stores