Nominations for the 2023 Youth Awards are open, with MidCoast residents encouraged to nominate a young person before Sunday 25 June.
“There are many young people making a positive contribution to the MidCoast community,” said Manager Libraries and Community Services, Alex Mills.
“MidCoast Youth Awards give us an opportunity to recognise these young people and acknowledge the contribution of our young leaders in the community.”
The award includes a certificate, $250 prize, and recognition that can help underpin future career ambitions.
Open to anyone aged 12-24 living, working or studying in the MidCoast local government area, the awards recognise achievements in the arts, community service, leadership, sports, wellbeing and resilience, and entrepreneurship.
All categories except entrepreneurship are split into two age groups, 12-17 years and 18-24 years. The entrepreneurship award is open to young people aged 18-24.
The MidCoast Youth Awards is a partnership between Taree PCYC and MidCoast Council, LJ Hooker Taree, and Grow A Star.
“The support of the PCYC, LJ Hooker Taree and Grow A Star makes these awards possible, along with the sponsorship of several local businesses,” added Mr Mills.
Each category is sponsored by a local service, group or organisation, including: MidCoast Council (Sports); LJ Hooker Taree (entrepreneurship); Grow A Star (Wellbeing and Resilience); Rotary (Leadership); Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery (the arts).
Anyone can nominate a young person for a youth award. Nominations are assessed by a panel with a short list of nominees invited to the awards ceremony in September where the winners will be announced.
