what
The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards were introduced in 1989. The Awards are conducted in partnership between the ACT Government and Community CPS Australia. These awards recognise young people who have made a contribution to the ACT Community through their personal efforts, highlighting young people’s desire to achieve and be actively involved in their community. These Awards are significant because they recognise the diversity and talent of individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds who participate and contribute to our community.
why
The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards provide an opportunity to recognise young people who have made significant contributions in areas including community work, sport, education, science, culture, the arts or the environment. Further, the Awards seek to acknowledge and recognise significant personal achievements of individual young people.
who
Open to young people aged between 12 and 25 who have made a significant contribution to the ACT community.
For nominees under 16 years of age, parental or guardian agreement for the nomination must be sought.
how
Nominators will need to complete the nomination form and provide a detailed profile of the nominee and details of the outstanding contribution or achievements in their particular field of endeavour. All information provided remains the property of the ACT Government and will be treated confidentially. A minimum of two referees will need to be provided.
awards
Community CPS Australia is the major sponsor for these Awards and is providing the prize money of $2,000 for the 2010 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year. The winners in each of the other categories will each receive a prize to the value of $1,000, thanks to the generosity of each Category Sponsor. The awards will be presented at an Awards Night to be held at Rydges Lakeside during National Youth Week, 16 April 2010.
