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Wollongong City Council

Wollongong Youth Week Awards 2023

Our Wollongong Youth Week Awards ceremony will be held in Youth Week, April 2023.

The Wollongong Youth Week Awards acknowledge and highlight the achievements and efforts of young people in the Wollongong Local Government Area.

Do you know someone aged 12-24, who you believe deserves an award for their contribution as a young person? Fill out an application today!

Award finalists will attend our Wollongong Youth Week Awards ceremony, and receive their very own Wollongong Youth Awards Certificate and prize.

Who can be nominated

These awards are open to young people who are:

  • Aged 12 - 24, and
  • Residents of the Wollongong Local Government Area.

There are eight categories for these awards:

  • Young Person - Volunteer 2023
  • Young Person - Sportsperson 2023
  • Young Person - Performer 2023
  • Young Person - Artist 2023
  • Young Person - Community Ambassador 2023
  • Young Person - Environmentalist 2023
  • Young Person - Small Business 2023
  • Young Person - Innovator 2023.

How to apply

Use the button below to apply on behalf of a young person.

You'll need to include the following in your application:

  • Your details
  • The nominee's full name, preferred name, age, gender, pronouns, and contact details
  • The category your nomination applies to
  • A brief description and information about why you're nominating the young person for the award.

Applications are open until Friday 7 April 2023.

More information

For more information about this program, here's how you can get in touch: