The Commissioner for Children and Young People has joined up with the Department for Communities’ Office for Youth to launch a new category in the WA Youth Awards, the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Participate! Award.
The award recognises a young person who has shown outstanding dedication to making a positive change in their community, and who has inspired other young people to participate.
New category announced
The Commissioner, Michelle Scott, said the winner could encourage participation by giving youths a voice in important decisions; getting young people involved in their community; addressing a community need or issue; and bringing groups together to create a stronger community.
Ms Scott said she sponsored the award to recognise the positive involvement of young people in communities across Western Australia.
“In my travels around the State, I have seen first hand the benefits young people bring to a community when they are involved in decision-making,” she said.
“I have also met hundreds of young people who are enthusiastic and innovative contributors to their communities and inspire others to do the same.”
Other categories in the annual awards are the BHP Billiton Innovate! Award; Woodside Motivate! Award; Office for Youth Recreate! Award; Propel Youth Arts Create! Award; Department of Environment and Conservation Activate! Award; Edith Cowan University Educate! Award and the Minister for Youth’s Most Outstanding Youth Worker Award.
Category winners will be announced on 16 July and receive a $2,000 cash prize and a trophy.
The WA Young Person of the Year will also receive return flights for two people to a European destination.
Entries close on 6 March and finalists are to be announced during National Youth Week which is held from 10 to 18 April.
To make a nomination visit www.communities.wa.gov.au
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