Youth awards celebrate the region’s young people
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Young people in the region have been recognised for their contributions to the community at the annual Snowy Monaro Youth Awards.
The 2019 Youth Awards showcased the achievements of young people in the Snowy Monaro. Held during National Youth Week, the awards honoured young people aged 12 to 24 years-of-age.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Youth Development Officer Mel Sass commended all award nominees, finalists and winners.
“The quality of the nominations meant the selection panel had a tough job in selecting finalists and award recipients, but it also cemented our view that young people are the future of the Snowy Monaro and that the future is in safe hands,” Mel said.
Mayor John Rooney presented the Mayor’s Award for Overall Outstanding Achievement to Rylie Marks. Rylie’s community focussed pursuits include: Snowy Monaro Youth Councillor, member of Rotary Interact and work with St Vinnies.
Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor James Ewart, who also chairs the Youth Council, was the MC for the awards dinner.
The Youth Council played a leading role in organising the awards evening.
Snowy Monaro Youth Award winners: Academic Excellence – Joshua Abrokwah
Community Participation – Lani Holfter
Community Participation (Group) – Interact Club
Resilience and Determination – Jake Mason
Excellence in Sport – Anastasia Bradshaw
Leadership in Sport – Dane Freimanis
Industry Award – Emma Tangye
Performing Arts – Amos Walker
Leadership Award – Zara Farrell
Youth Lead Project – Monaro High SRC
Outstanding Contribution to the Youth Sector – Caitlin O’Bryan
Mayor’s Award for Overall Outstanding Achievement – Rylie Jane Marks