Date: Fri, Nov 27, 2009
Ballarat Youth Recognised at Awards Ceremony
The 2009 Youth Recognition Awards will be presented to 14 talented Ballarat young people at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on Friday, 20 November 2009.
The 2009 Youth Recognition Award winners (aged 12 – 25 years) are:
- Young Volunteer Award Phoebe Morrison
- Young Carer Award Alana Standfield
- Challenge & Change Award Rebecca Ward
- Young Entrepreneur Award Andrew Bennett
- Eco Warrior Award Damascus College Energy Breakthrough Team
- Special Achiever Award Linden Boyd-Campbell
- Group Project Award BEST Futures Social Club
- City of Ballarat Awards - 12-17 years Madelyn Ludbrook
- City of Ballarat Awards 18-25 years Kalisha McCormick
- Art Award (Music and Bands) Yacht Club DJ's
- Art Award (Visual and Design) Steph Kuskunovic & Jessica Bellman
- Leadership in Sport Haylee Hartley
Award winners in the Over-25 years categories are:
- Youth Support Worker Angela Lyons
- Mentors Award Matt Johnston
Organised by the City of Ballarat Youth Council, the 5th annual Youth Recognition Awards acknowledge local youth aged 12 - 25 for community contributions in a range of areas which are not often recognised.
People & Communities Portfolio Councillor Mark Harris said the City of Ballarat Youth Recognition Awards are a fitting acknowledgement of the talent, passion and hard work of some of Ballarat’s young people.
“The award winners and nominees have dedicated a great deal of time and energy to Ballarat and their chosen project or cause. The awards acknowledge their efforts in the community and encourage Ballarat’s young people to continue leading our city in a positive and exciting direction,” he said.
The 2009 City of Ballarat Youth Recognition Awards attracted more then 90 nominations in 14 categories. This represent an increase in nominations from the 2008 awards.
More than 200 people are anticipated at the awards night, including award winners and nominees, their families, sponsors and community members with an interest in youth.
The City of Ballarat Youth Recognition Awards major supporters are City of Ballarat and Power FM. Gold and silver sponsors are Lead On Grampians Regional Mentoring Network, FReeZA, Centacare, BEST Community Development, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Central Highlands Sports Assembly, BGT Youth Services, Rotary Club of Ballarat Young Ambition, Local Members Karen Overington and Geoff Howard, Ballarat YMCA, Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network, Ballarat Leagues Club, Child and Family Services (CAFS) and KingPrint.
Applications are now open for the 2010 Youth Council. Ballarat young people aged 12 to 25 interested in applying are encouraged to visit the City of Ballarat website, call Youth Services at (03) 5320 5167 or visit Stacey at YHQ, 122 Armstrong Street South. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 4 December 2009.
