The Ballarat community has celebrated its young people with an annual awards night at Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts on Friday.
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Ballarat mayor Samantha McIntosh, the City of Ballarat’s Youth Council and ambassadors Macaylah Johnson and Sam Rizzo joined proud family and friends to recognise the nominees and winners of the youth awards.
The gala ceremony also included live music from Push Start finalist FLOC and acoustic artist Shun Dun as community sponsors presented the 12 categories.
There were a handful of winners aged between 12 and 25 years old from 99 nominations of young people making a positive contribution to the community.
MAJOR WINNERS
The major awards recognise two young people in different age categories who have made consistent and genuine efforts in various aspects of their life.
Their stories, contribution and dedication to the community have been considered to be inspirational and demonstrate the true essence of the human spirit, of passionate leadership and determination to create positive change.
12-17 years:
Brody Filcock
18-25 years:
Teghan Henderson
OTHER WINNERS
Challenge and Change Award:
Gabriel Gervasoni
Group Project Award:
LARF Mentoring Program
Leadership in Sport Award:
Charlotte Matthews
STEM Award:
Brandon Close
Leadership in the Arts Award:
Jacinda Luttrell
Young Carer Award:
Sissy Austin
Positive Leader Award:
Lachlan Warwick
Youth Volunteer Award:
Teghan Henderson
Young Entrepreneur Award:
Sarah-Jane Sloane
Adult Ally Volunteer:
Glenn Sandford
Adult Ally Worker:
Greta Murdoch