Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the 2024 Youth Awards, announced at a gala event on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Kyneton Town Hall.
Thank you to all those who contributed to the success of this year's awards - from Council staff and the youth-led judging panel, through to all those in the community who took the time and effort to recognise and nominate a young person for an award.
You can read more about the winners here.
Willpower
Young people who show real character and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity.
Winner: Peta Turnbull
Nominees: Anniek Hartney
Good Deeds
Young people who give their time and energy to activities that support the wellbeing of another individual, group or community.
Winner: Oliver Plunkett
Nominees: Kyneton Net Set Go 2024, Jocelyn Howlett, Macedon Ranges Live4Life Crew, Curtis Bone, Percy Snelling, Maisie Snelling, The Giz Asaurus, Tanae Bannan, Darcee Ellard, Blake and Clancy (Gisborne Secondary College)
Well Aware
Young people who shine light on important issues or social causes and raises awareness in the community.
Winner: Sienna Baird
Nominees: Benjamin Bezzina, Tommy Sarah-Lay
Skilling It
Young people excelling in a mentorship program, workplace or business.
Winner: Benjamin Bezzina
Nominees: Young Men's Shed Gisborne (Gisborne Secondary College), Ella Heywood
Nicely Played
Young people kicking recreational and physical activity goals.
Winner: Akasha Fortune
Nominees: Elijah Marshall, Calean Theodore, Olivia Pinnock, Isha Kuyateh, Lucas Davis, Year 7/8 Boys Netball Team (Gisborne Secondary College), Edward Ferguson
Young People's Choice
There were no nominations this year for the ‘Pure imagination’ category. This led to the judging panel pivoting and reviewing all nominations to judge the additional ‘Young People’s Choice’ category.
Winner: Olivia Pinnock