Fortnight remains for youth award nominations

The time has come to recognise young people doing fantastic things in our district – or other community members improving quality of life for our youth.

Just two weeks remain for nominations for this year’s Armidale Regional Youth Awards, providing a chance to celebrate the many great initiatives by young people and for young people.

Awards will be presented in many categories for sport and recreation, arts, business, academic achievement and community initiatives. They will also honour contributions by youth workers and acknowledge examples of terrific perseverance.

Many of the categories will have separate divisions for youth aged 12 to 17 years and candidates aged 18 to 24.

“We have a wealth of talented and dedicated youth people, excelling in many different activities,” Armidale Regional Council Mayor Simon Murray said.

“Many of these achievements are largely anonymous and we should take every opportunity to honour all of them – to provide due recognition and inspire others.”

Do you have a class mate, friend, family member or work colleague who has done something that should be recognised? Just being nominated shows that person their efforts are appreciated and it lets other people know about their contribution or achievement.

Nominations can be submitted online at yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au/youth and printed copies of the nomination form are available at Council’s offices in Armidale and Guyra or by emailing [email protected].

Nominations close Friday 14 September and nominees and awards winners will be honoured at a presentation ceremony on 22 September.

Published on 03 Sep 2018