A record number of young people aged 12 to 21 from across the Shire were nominated for the nine award categories this year, with 56 nominations submitted.  Held at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, 130 people attended the awards night, which was organised by the Youth Awards Committee and hosted by Mount Beauty Secondary College students Baylin, Zoe and Natalie.  Alpine Shire Mayor, John Forsyth, said he was thrilled to celebrate the outstanding efforts and talents of our local young achievers.  "They all have blown us away with their hard work, dedication, and brilliance - the quality of nominations truly impressed us, making it quite a challenge to select the winners," he said.  "What makes our Shire really special is the abundance of young people who excel in various fields – be it sports, arts, academics, community work, or the workplace."  Cr Forsyth said the awards encompass a diverse range of categories, acknowledging the remarkable abilities of our youth and the areas they excel in - academics, proud and deadly, community, endurance and persistence, sport and recreation, performing arts, visual arts and media, and in the workplace.  "I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses and organisations for sponsoring these awards," he said.  "Their support truly makes a difference and it’s heart-warming to see our community rallying behind our young community members year after year.  "Let's also not forget those who took the time to nominate these incredible young individuals; teachers, parents, employers, friends, and family – their recognition and efforts are appreciated."  Attendees also enjoyed the musical talents of Eliza Murrells and Josh Lindsay, as well as an inspiring speech by guest speaker, James Eggleston.  The winners are listed below.  Caitlin Shute - Winner Academic Award   Caitlin has been nominated for her academic achievements across all subject areas.

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